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

Definicje terminów rzemieślniczych w internetowych słownikach haseł krzyżówkowych. Część 1. Nazwy wykonawców czynności
Definitions of craft terms in the internet glossaries of crossword entries. Part 1. Names of activity performers

Author(s): Renata Janicka-Szyszko
Subject(s): Applied Linguistics, Lexis
Published by: Akademia im. Jakuba z Paradyża
Keywords: terminology; vocabulary; craft; crossword

Summary/Abstract: The article attempts to analyse the definitions of crossword entries belongingto 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 crossworddefinitions have been allocated.The analysis of crossword terms allows to formulate conclusions concerningboth the structure of the given definitions and the way craftsmen are perceivedby language users. The definitions are formulated in several ways and the buildingmaterial 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 woodas esteemed professionals, skilled craftsmen, who know how to make unique custommade products.

  • Issue Year: 13/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 55-67
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish