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craft

 
 
pronunciation:
kraeft
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
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part of speech: noun
inflections: craft, crafts
definition 1: an activity or occupation that involves skill with the hands.
He took up his craft as a carpenter after finishing school.
synonyms:
handicraft, trade
similar words:
art, skill
definition 2: (pl.) activities that use the hands to make things that decorate or are useful around a home.
My daughter loved doing crafts at camp this summer, especially because she got to make a birdhouse.The new store has all kinds of supplies for both sewing and crafts.
similar words:
handicraft
definition 3: skill or aptitude, esp. in creating very fine things.
It took her years to perfect her craft as a violin maker.We all admire this poet's extraordinary craft with words.
synonyms:
artfulness, dexterity, handicraft, skill
similar words:
aptitude, art, expertise, knack, proficiency, technique, trick
definition 4: a boat, ship, airplane, or space vehicle, or any group of these collectively.
We have built many small craft in our shop.They crossed the channel in a rickety, old craft.The airline has only ten craft in its fleet.
synonyms:
airplane, boat, plane, ship, vessel
similar words:
aircraft, spacecraft
definition 5: cunning or cleverness at deceit.
The fox is believed to use craft to escape hunting dogs.
synonyms:
artfulness, cunning, guile, wiles, wiliness
similar words:
chicanery, deceit, deception, trickery
definition 6: those collectively occupied in a trade, skilled labor, or profession; guild.
synonyms:
guild, trade union, union
similar words:
profession, trade
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: crafts, crafting, crafted
definition: to fashion or create with foresight and skill of execution.
She crafted an elegant cradle of rare wood.He crafted his written reply carefully.
synonyms:
fabricate, fashion, make
similar words:
build, construct, contrive, create
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derivation: crafter (n.)
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