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wrights

Pronunciation: [raɪts]

Word

Context: "craftsmanship"

(noun) a person who makes or repairs something, often related to building or creating things like vehicles or furniture. Think of someone who builds or fixes things with their hands.

Example

The wrights worked hard to build a beautiful wooden chair.

Example

The project couldn't start because there were no wrights available to help.

Example

Who are the wrights that designed the new playground equipment?

Context: "historical"

(noun) a term used in specific trades, especially in the past, referring to skilled workers like shipwrights (who build ships) or cartwrights (who build carts). These workers were very important in their communities.

Example

In the town, the shipwrights were known for their incredible craftsmanship.

Example

There were no cartwrights left in the area, so everyone had to travel far to get their carts repaired.

Example

What kind of wrights were most common in the old days?

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