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   Craft

   /kraft/

   

   noun

   • 1. an activity involving skill in making things by hand: "the craft of bookbinding" Similar activitypursuitoccupationworklineline of workprofessionjobbusinessline of businesstradeemploymentpositionpostsituationcareermétiervocationcallingskillfieldprovincewalk of lifewayinformal:racketgamegriparchaic:employ
   • ▪ work or objects made by hand: "the shop sells local crafts"
   • ▪ skill in carrying out one's work: "a player with plenty of craft" Similar skillskillfulnessfacilityabilitycapabilitycompetencearttechniqueaptitudetalentflairgiftgeniusclevernessknackartistrymasterydexteritydexterousnesscraftsmanshipworkmanshipexpertnessexpertiseproficiencyadroitnessadeptnessdeftnessingenuityvirtuosityinformal:know-how
   • ▪ denoting or relating to food or drink made in a traditional or non-mechanized way by an individual or a small company: "craft brewing"
   • ▪ the members of a skilled profession.
   • ▪ the brotherhood of Freemasons.
   • 2. skill used in deceiving others: "her cousin was not her equal in guile and evasive craft" Similar cunningcraftinessguilewilinessartfulnessdeviousnessslynesstrickerytrickinessduplicitydishonestycheatingdeceitfulnessdeceitdeceptionsharp practicechicaneryintriguepalace intrigueschemingstrategysubterfugeevasionwilesploysschemesstratagemstacticsmaneuverstricksrusesinformal:foxinessmonkey businessfunny businesshanky-pankyjiggery-pokeryevery trick in the bookOpposite honestynaivety
   • 3. a boat or ship: "sailing craft"
   • ▪ an airplane or spaceship.

   verb

   • 1. exercise skill in making (something): "he crafted the chair lovingly"

   Word Origin Old Englishcræft ‘strength, skill’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch kracht, German Kraft, and Swedish kraft ‘strength’. craft (sense 3 of the noun), originally in the expression small craft ‘small trading vessels’, may be elliptical, referring to vessels requiring a small amount of ‘craft’ or skill to handle, as opposed to large oceangoing ships.

   Derivatives

   • 1. crafter noun

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   Definition of craft noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   If someone practices a craft, it means that she knows how to make something with her hands, like wooden furniture or hand-knit socks.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of CRAFT. 1. [count] : an activity that involves making something in a skillful way by using your hands. The potter has been studying his craft [= handicraft] for two decades. the craft of pottery/basketry. 2. [count] : a job or activity that requires special skill. the craft of songwriting/acting.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCRAFT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · 7 meanings: 1. skill or ability, esp in handiwork 2. skill in deception and trickery; guile; cunning 3. an occupation or trade.... Click for more definitions.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCRAFT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   CRAFT meaning: 1. an activity in which you make something using a lot of skill, especially with your hands: 2. a…. Learn more.

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   Craft definition: an art, trade, or occupation requiring special skill, especially manual skill. See examples of CRAFT used in a sentence.

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   Define craft. craft synonyms, craft pronunciation, craft translation, English dictionary definition of craft. n. 1. Skill in doing or making something, as in the arts; proficiency. See Synonyms at skill. 2. Skill in evasion or deception; guile. 3. a. An occupation...