Definition of craft
1 : skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity “We have not the strength with which to fight this man; we must … win, if win we can, by craft.” — Jack London
2a : an occupation or trade requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill the carpenter's craft the craft of writing plays crafts such as pottery, carpentry, and sewing He learned the craft as an apprentice.b crafts plural : articles made by craftspeople a store selling crafts a crafts fair
3 : skill in deceiving to gain an end used craft and guile to close the deal
4 : the members of a trade or trade association
5 plural usually craft a : a boat especially of small sizeb : aircraftc : spacecraft
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Examples of craft in a Sentence
the craft of cabinetmaking was much admired in colonial times
borrowed a craft to get across the river
Origin and Etymology of craft
Middle English, strength, skill, from Old English cræft; akin to Old High German kraft strength
Synonym Discussion of craft
craft
Definition of craft
transitive verb
: to make or produce with care, skill, or ingenuity She is crafting a new sculpture. a carefully crafted story
Examples of craft in a Sentence
The furniture is crafted from bamboo.
He is crafting a new sculpture.
She crafted a strategy to boost the company's earnings.
Origin and Etymology of craft
see 1craft
CRAFT Defined for English Language Learners
craft
playDefinition of craft for English Language Learners
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: an activity that involves making something in a skillful way by using your hands
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: a job or activity that requires special skill
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crafts : objects made by skillful use of the hands
craft
Definition of craft for English Language Learners
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: to make or produce (something) with care or skill
CRAFT Defined for Kids
Definition of craft for Students
1 : skill in making things especially with the hands
2 : an occupation or trade requiring skill with the hands or as an artist Carpentry is a craft.
3 plural usually craft : a boat especially when of small size
4 plural usually craft : aircraft
5 : skill and cleverness often used to trick people What he lacked in speed … was more than made up for by his craft … — Robert Lawson, Rabbit Hill
Definition of craft for Students
crafted
;crafting
: to make or produce with care or skill
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