mestiere — meaning in English

English meaning

• craft noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
• job noun A paid position of regular employment.
• trade verb To buy and sell goods, services, or securities.

Senses

mestiere is used for these senses in English:

• craft (countable, plural crafts) A branch of skilled work or trade, especially one requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill, but sometimes applied equally to any business, calling or profession; the skilled practice of a practical occupation [since the 9th century].
• job An economic role for which a person is paid.
• trade (countable) The skilled practice of a practical occupation.

craft — full definition

1. noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
2. noun A trade or occupation requiring skilled manual work.
3. noun A boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft (used for vessels generally).
4. noun Cleverness or cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
5. verb To make or produce something with skill and care.

job — full definition

1. noun A paid position of regular employment.
2. noun A particular task or piece of work to be done.
3. noun Informal for a robbery or heist.
4. noun A corrupt or self-serving act carried out under the appearance of official duty.
5. verb To work irregularly, taking on individual pieces of paid work.

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