craft

noun
UK: /krɑːft/
US: /kræft/

  1. Skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects.

    1. She showed her craft skills by knitting a scarf.
    2. The jewelry was a display of the goldsmith's metal craft.

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

    1. I enjoy doing craft projects on the weekends.
    2. Pottery is a traditional craft that requires patience and skill.

  3. A boat or ship.

    1. A small craft approached the harbor.
    2. The coast guard sent out a rescue craft to aid the sailors.

Synonyms

skill art ability trade boat ship make create fashion design
craft verb

  1. To make something skillfully by hand.

    1. He likes to craft gifts for his friends.
    2. Local artisans craft beautiful pottery in this region.

  2. To create or devise something skillfully.

    1. She is trying to craft a new image for herself.
    2. The politician crafted a careful response to the controversial issue.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "craft" in English means: Skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects., An activity involving skill in making things by hand., A boat or ship..

The phonetic transcription of "craft" is /krɑːft/ in British English and /kræft/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "craft": skill, art, ability, trade, boat, ship, make, create, fashion, design.

Example usage of "craft": "She showed her craft skills by knitting a scarf.". More examples on the page.