Meaning of the word craft in English

What does craft mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

craft

US /kræft/

UK /krɑːft/

an activity involving skill in making things by hand

Example:

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She enjoys various forms of craft, such as knitting and pottery.

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The museum has a display of traditional local crafts.

Synonym:

skill art trade vocation handicraft

a boat or ship

Example:

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The small fishing craft returned to the harbor.

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An alien craft was reported hovering over the field.

Synonym:

vessel boat ship aircraft spaceship

skill or cunning, especially in a deceptive way

Example:

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He used his political craft to outmaneuver his opponents.

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The con artist's craft allowed him to deceive many people.

Synonym:

cunning skill artifice deception guile

to make or produce (something) with skill and careful attention to detail

Example:

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The jeweler carefully crafted the intricate design.

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She crafted a compelling argument for her proposal.

Synonym:

make create fashion form construct