adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Workmanlike; used of something made or done by a woman.

   "It is built in a workwomanlike manner, the boards being nailed on, and the glazing done, by the girls."

Example

More examples

"It is built in a workwomanlike manner, the boards being nailed on, and the glazing done, by the girls."

Etymology

From workwoman + -like.

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