1
: skill and practice in anything relating to the woods and especially in maintaining oneself and making one's way in the woods
2
: skill in shaping or constructing articles from wood

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of woodcraft was in the 14th century

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“Woodcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodcraft. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

woodcraft

noun
1
: knowledge about the woods and how to take care of oneself in them
2
: skill in working with or making things of wood

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