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   craft

   /krɑːft/

   noun

   • 1. an activity involving skill in making things by hand: "the craft of cobbling" Similar activitypursuitoccupationworklineline of workprofessionjobbusinessline of businesstradeemploymentpositionpostsituationcareermétiervocationcallingskillfieldprovincewalk of lifewayinformal:racketgamegriparchaic:employ
   • ▪ work or objects made by hand: "the shop sells local crafts"
   • ▪ skills involved in carrying out one's work: "the artist learned his craft in Holland" Similar skillskilfulnessfacilityabilitycapabilitycompetencearttechniqueaptitudetalentflairgiftgeniusclevernessknackartistrymasterydexteritydexterousnesscraftsmanshipworkmanshipexpertnessexpertiseproficiencyadroitnessadeptnessdeftnessingenuityvirtuosityinformal: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 intrigueschemingstrategysubterfugeevasionwilesploysschemesstratagemstacticsmanoeuvrestricksrusesinformal:foxinessmonkey businessfunny businesshanky-pankyjiggery-pokeryevery trick in the bookOpposite honestynaivety
   • 3. a boat or ship: "sailing craft"
   • ▪ an aircraft or spaceship.

   verb

   • 1. exercise skill in making (an object), typically by hand: "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 ocean-going ships.

   Derivatives

   • 1. crafter noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCRAFT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects; a job or activity that needs skill and experience, or something produced using skill and experience: the craft of furniture making/ sewing / glassblowing. political / literary craft.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › craftCraft Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CRAFT is skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity. How to use craft in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Craft.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › craftCRAFT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

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

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   A craft is an activity such as weaving, carving, or pottery that involves making things skilfully with your hands. ...the arts and crafts of the North American Indians. All kinds of traditional craft industries are preserved here. Synonyms: occupation, work, calling, business More Synonyms of craft. 4.countable noun.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › craftCraft - definition of craft by The Free Dictionary

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   craft. A craft is an activity such as weaving, carving, or pottery that involves making things skilfully by hand, often in a traditional way. When craft has this meaning, its plural form is crafts.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCRAFT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcraft noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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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.