jack–of–all–trades

noun \ˌjak-əv-ˌȯl-ˈtrādz\

: a person who has many skills : a person who can do many different jobs

plural jacks–of–all–trades

Full Definition of JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES

: a person who can do passable work at various tasks : a handy versatile person

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noun \ˌjak-əv-ˌȯl-ˈtrādz\

plural jacks–of–all–trades \ˌjaks-əv-\

: a person who can do several kinds of work fairly well

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