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Meaning of the word craft in English

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craft

US /kræft/
UK /kræft/
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Noun

1.

an activity involving skill in making things by hand

Example:
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She enjoys various forms of craft, such as knitting and pottery.
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The museum has a display of traditional local crafts.
Synonym:
skillarttradevocationhandicraft
2.

a boat or ship

Example:
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The small fishing craft returned to the harbor.
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An alien craft was reported hovering over the field.
Synonym:
vesselboatshipaircraftspaceship
3.

skill or cunning, especially in a deceptive way

Example:
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He used his political craft to outmaneuver his opponents.
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The con artist's craft allowed him to deceive many people.
Synonym:
cunningskillartificedeceptionguile

Verb

1.

to make or produce (something) with skill and careful attention to detail

Example:
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The jeweler carefully crafted the intricate design.
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She crafted a compelling argument for her proposal.
Synonym:
makecreatefashionformconstruct
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