Definitions of craft terms in the internet glossaries of crossword entries. Part 1. Names of activity performers

The article attempts to analyse the definitions of crossword entries belonging to the craft terminology, which have been registered in two internet lexicons. 7 names of craft in wood activity performers have been recorded, for which 75 crossword definitions have been allocated. The analysis of crossword terms allows to formulate conclusions concerning both the structure of the given definitions and the way craftsmen are perceived by language users. The definitions are formulated in several ways and the building material of most of them is the vocabulary belonging to the general Polish language. Technical terms, colloquial vocabulary and figurative word meanings are also used. The terms from crossword entries create the image of handicraftsmen in wood as esteemed professionals, skilled craftsmen, who know how to make unique custom made products