craft

/kræft/

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Also a verb

Meaning

  1. An activity involving skill in making things by hand.

    • She spent the weekend teaching local students a traditional weaving craft.

    • Do you enjoy doing arts and crafts during your spare time?

  2. The skill and technique required to practice a trade or profession well.

    • The veteran journalist spent decades perfecting his craft.

    • Actors often study for years to refine their craft.

  3. A boat, ship, or aircraft.

    • Several small craft were anchored safely near the harbor entrance.

    • Has any naval craft entered the bay this morning?

Collocations

  • arts and crafts
  • traditional craft
  • master the craft
  • learn a craft
  • naval craft
  • rescue craft

Synonyms