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craft
[ kraft, krahft ]
noun
- an art, trade, or occupation requiring special skill, especially manual skill:
the craft of a mason.
- skill; dexterity:
The silversmith worked with great craft.
Synonyms: ,
- skill or ability used for bad purposes; cunning; deceit; guile.
Synonyms: , , ,
- the members of a trade or profession collectively; a guild.
- a ship or other vessel.
- a number of ships or other vessels taken as a whole:
The craft were warned of possible heavy squalls.
- aircraft collectively.
- a single aircraft.
adjective
- noting or relating to a food or other product made with special skill, especially manual skill:
craft beer; craft coffee; a line of craft furniture.
verb (used with object)
- to make or manufacture (an object or product) with skill and careful attention to detail.
craft
/ ɑːڳ /
noun
- skill or ability, esp in handiwork
- skill in deception and trickery; guile; cunning
- an occupation or trade requiring special skill, esp manual dexterity
- the members of such a trade, regarded collectively
- ( as modifier )
a craft guild
- a single vessel, aircraft, or spacecraft
- functioning as plural ships, boats, aircraft, or spacecraft collectively
verb
- tr to make or fashion with skill, esp by hand
Other Word Forms
- ڳl adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of craft1
Word History and Origins
Origin of craft1
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Example Sentences
Exhaustively researched, gorgeously crafted and presciently timed, “The Lilac People” exhumes a buried history that could leave us mourning our lost democracy if we don’t learn from, and act on, its tragic lessons.
Its popular shelf-stable products are “crafted to deliver the rich, homemade taste of traditional Mexican cooking with modern-day convenience,” according to a news release Friday.
Vance's words represented a brazen challenge to judicial authority and, more broadly, the system of three co-equal branches of government crafted by America's founders.
She always imagined herself on the line, but never considered sushi — a booming, highly coveted craft.
“It’s why me and so many of my colleagues have dedicated our lives to the craft. We don’t get to do what we do if you don’t show up.”
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