workwoman
Woman who toils
A workwoman is a woman who works with her hands, especially in a skilled trade or craft.
The term is the female equivalent of workman, though it appears far less frequently.
She proved herself a capable workwoman in the carpentry shop.
Like workman, it can describe quality of execution: The stitching showed the hand of an experienced workwoman.
Skilled female maker
- tradeswomanFemale skilled-trade professional
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- weaverThread-interlacing craftsperson
- potterMaker of clay vessels
tailor · jeweler · embroiderer · quilter · milliner · dressmaker · needlewoman · lacemaker
One who erects structures
- laborerPhysical task performer
- hardhatProtective construction headwear
- carpenterTimber construction tradesperson
- welderOne who fuses metals
plumber · electrician · bricklayer · plasterer · roofer · painter · glazier · tiler
Devoted to steady effort
- hardworkingCommitted to sustained effort
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- conscientiousScrupulously careful and thorough
reliable · thorough · persevering · steadfast · painstaking · assiduous · efficient · tireless
Woman in commerce
- specialistExpert in one field
- administratorPerson who manages operations
- executiveSenior organizational leader
- managerOne who directs others
consultant · coordinator · supervisor · analyst · director · clerk · officer · professional
craftswoman
Skilled female maker
- tradeswomanFemale skilled-trade professional
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- weaverThread-interlacing craftsperson
potter · tailor · jeweler · embroiderer · quilter · milliner · dressmaker · needlewoman · lacemaker · goldsmith
builder
One who erects structures
- laborerPhysical task performer
- hardhatProtective construction headwear
- carpenterTimber construction tradesperson
welder · plumber · electrician · bricklayer · plasterer · roofer · painter · glazier · tiler · scaffolder
industrious
Devoted to steady effort
- hardworkingCommitted to sustained effort
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
conscientious · reliable · thorough · persevering · steadfast · painstaking · assiduous · efficient · tireless · dependable
businesswoman
Woman in commerce
- specialistExpert in one field
- administratorPerson who manages operations
- executiveSenior organizational leader
manager · consultant · coordinator · supervisor · analyst · director · clerk · officer · professional · white-collar