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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 › englishCRAFTED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CRAFTED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of craft 2. to make objects, especially in a skilled way: . Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCRAFTED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CRAFTED meaning: 1. past simple and past participle of craft 2. to make objects, especially in a skilled way: . Learn more.

4. 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.

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

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   CRAFT definition: 1. skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects; a job or activity that needs…. Learn more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcraft verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › craftedCrafted - definition of crafted by The Free Dictionary

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   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 or trade requiring manual dexterity or skilled artistry. b. The practitioners of such an occupation or trade considered as a group. 4. pl. craft A boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft.

8. 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.

9. www.wordreference.com › definition › craftedcrafted - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   n. an art, trade, or occupation requiring special skill, esp. manual skill: the craft of a mason. skill; dexterity: The silversmith worked with great craft. skill or ability used for bad purposes; cunning; deceit; guile. the members of a trade or profession collectively; a guild. Nautical, Naval Terms a ship or other vessel.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncraft 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.

11. 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.