apprentices

noun

  1. 1

    A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.

  2. 2

    One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a tradesperson, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn the art, or trade, in which his master is bound to instruct him.

  3. 3

    One not well versed in a subject; a tyro or newbie.

verb

  1. 1

    To put under the care and supervision of a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.

    He was apprenticed to a local employer.
  2. 2

    To be an apprentice to.

    Joe apprenticed three different photographers before setting up his own studio.

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