tradecraft
/ˈtreɪdkrɑːft/ /ˈtreɪdkraft/noun
1The art of practising a particular trade or profession; a person's skill in this.
2Specifically slang. The art of espionage and intelligence work; the skills and techniques involved in this.
3The art or skill of engaging in trading or commerce.
Origin
Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From trade + craft.
- up to one's (old) tricks
- up top
- up to par
- up to putty
- up to scratch
- up to snuff
- up to speed
- (up) to the hilt
- up to the mark
- up to the minute
- up to the (or one's) eyeballs
- up to the (or one's) eyes (in)
- uptown
- uptowner
- uptrend
- upturn
- UPU
- uPVC
- upvote
- upward
- upwardly
- upwardly mobile
- upwardly (or downwardly) mobile
- upward mobility
- upwards