TRADES Synonyms
There are 21 hypernyms of the word trades. (close relations)
Definition of TRADES
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craft | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the skilled practice of a practical occupation • a vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space • people who perform a particular kind of skilled work • skill in an occupation or trade • shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception verb • make by hand and with much skill | ||||||||
barter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an equal exchange verb • exchange goods without involving money | ||||||||
business | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it • the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects • the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money • a rightful concern or responsibility • an immediate objective • the volume of commercial activity • business concerns collectively • customers collectively • incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect | ||||||||
commerce | nounn | |||||||
noun • transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services) • the United States federal department that promotes and administers domestic and foreign trade (including management of the census and the patent office); created in 1913 • social exchange, especially of opinions, attitudes, etc. | ||||||||
exchange | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another • a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one) • the act of changing one thing for another thing • the act of giving something in return for something received • a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication • a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members • (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes • reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries) • the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: • (chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop • (chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value verb • give to, and receive from, one another • exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category • change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence • hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent • put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items • exchange a penalty for a less severe one | ||||||||
industry | nounn | |||||||
noun • the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise • the organized action of making of goods and services for sale • persevering determination to perform a task | ||||||||
occupation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money • the control of a country by military forces of a foreign power • any activity that occupies a person's attention • the act of occupying or taking possession of a building • the period of time during which a place or position or nation is occupied | ||||||||
profession | nounn | |||||||
noun • the body of people in a learned occupation • an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences) • an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion • affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith | ||||||||
vocation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the particular occupation for which you are trained • a body of people doing the same kind of work | ||||||||
work | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • activity directed toward making or doing something • a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing • the occupation for which you are paid • applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) • (physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force • a place where work is done • the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it) verb • exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work • be employed • have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected • perform as expected when applied • shape, form, or improve a material • give a workout to • proceed along a path • operate in a certain place, area, or specialty • proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity • move in an agitated manner • cause to happen or to occur as a consequence • cause to work • prepare for crops • behave in a certain way when handled • have and exert influence or effect • operate in or through • cause to operate or function • provoke or excite • gratify and charm, usually in order to influence • make something, usually for a specific function • move into or onto • to mix into a homogeneous mass • use or manipulate to one's advantage • find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of • cause to undergo fermentation • go sour or spoil • arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion | ||||||||
deal | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a particular instance of buying or selling • an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent • a plank of softwood (fir or pine board) • wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir) • the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time • the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement) • the act of distributing playing cards • the act of apportioning or distributing something verb • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • take into consideration for exemplifying purposes • take action with respect to (someone or something) • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available • administer or bestow, as in small portions • do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood • be in charge of, act on, or dispose of • behave in a certain way towards others • distribute cards to the players in a game • direct the course of; manage or control • give out as one's portion or share • give (a specific card) to a player • sell (especially of illegal material) | ||||||||
swap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an equal exchange verb • exchange or give (something) in exchange for • move (a piece of a program) into memory, in computer science | ||||||||
patronage | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of providing approval and support • customers collectively • a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient • (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support • the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers verb • support by being a patron of • be a regular customer or client of | ||||||||
switch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit • an event in which one thing is substituted for another • hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure • railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock • a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment • a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other • the act of changing one thing or position for another verb • change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence • exchange or give (something) in exchange for • lay aside, abandon, or leave for another • make a shift in or exchange of • cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation • flog with or as if with a flexible rod • reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) | ||||||||
swop | verbv | |||||||
noun • an equal exchange verb • exchange or give (something) in exchange for | ||||||||
truck | nounn | |||||||
noun • an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling • a handcart that has a frame with two low wheels and a ledge at the bottom and handles at the top; used to move crates or other heavy objects verb • convey (goods etc.) by truck | ||||||||
merchandise | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • items for sale to the individual consumer • branded products meant to promote another product, especially films and pop groups verb • engage in the trade of | ||||||||
sell | verbv | |||||||
noun • the activity of persuading someone to buy verb • exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent • be sold at a certain price or in a certain way • persuade somebody to accept something • do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood • give up for a price or reward • be approved of or gain acceptance • be responsible for the sale of • deliver to an enemy by treachery | ||||||||
business deal | nounn | |||||||
noun • a particular instance of buying or selling | ||||||||
trade wind | nounn | |||||||
noun • steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator |