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workmanship [ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp] n
1. the art or skill of a workman 2. the art or skill with which something is made or executed 3. the degree of art or skill exhibited in the finished product 4. the piece of work so produced ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
workmanship noun skill, work, art, technique, manufacture, craft, expertise, execution, artistry, craftsmanship, handiwork, handicraft a carpenter who prided himself on the quality of his workmanship Translations workmanship [ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp] N [of craftsman] (= work) → trabajo m; (= skill) → habilidad f; [of artefact] → factura f, fabricación f he prides himself on the quality of his workmanship → presume de la calidad de su trabajo he has been accused of shoddy workmanship → le acusan de hacer un trabajo de mala calidad the chest was of Arab workmanship → el arcón era de factura or fabricación árabe the finish and workmanship of the woodwork was excellent → el acabado y la factura or fabricación de la caja eran excelentes of fine workmanship → esmerado, exquisito this is just poor workmanship → esto no es más que un ejemplo de falta de habilidad profesional workmanship [ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp] n (of worker) → abilità professionale; (of thing) → fattura workmanship [ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp] n (of worker) → abilità professionale; (of thing) → fattura How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Having travelled some days, we were met by the King's brother, to whom, by the advice of Chec Furt, whose intent in following us was to squeeze all he could from us; we presented some pieces of Chinese workmanship, such as cases of boxes, a standish, and some earthenware, together with several pieces of painted calico, which were so much more agreeable, that he desired some other pieces instead of our Chinese curiosities; we willingly made the exchange. What proportion of the cost does the workmanship form? In the girdle was a long dagger of beautiful workmanship. |
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