plural of artifice

plural of artificer

A crafty but underhanded deception. / A trick played out as an ingenious, but artful, ruse. / A strategic maneuver that uses some clever means to avoid detection or capture.

To construct by means of skill or specialised art

Someone who is skilled in their trade; an artisan. / An inventor. / A member of the military who specializes in manufacturing and repairing weapon systems. / A trickster. / A savant.