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Meaning of the word crafts in English

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crafts

Verb

1.

exercise skill in making (something).

Example:
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he crafted the chair lovingly

Noun

1.

an activity involving skill in making things by hand.

Example:
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the craft of bookbinding
Synonym:
activitypursuitoccupationworklineprofessionjobbusinesstradeemploymentpositionpostsituationcareervocationcallingskillfieldprovincewalk of lifewayracketgamegripemploy
2.

skill used in deceiving others.

Example:
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her cousin was not her equal in guile and evasive craft
Synonym:
cunningguiletrickeryduplicitydishonestycheatingdeceitdeceptionsharp practicechicaneryintrigueschemingstrategysubterfugeevasionwilesploysschemesstratagemstacticsmaneuverstricksrusesmonkey businessfunny businesshanky-pankyjiggery-pokeryevery trick in the book
Synonym:
honestynaivety
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