Definitions
01manual skill
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a skill or activity that involves making things with your hands, like pottery or woodwork.
n. skill or dexterity in a particular manual occupation or artistic practice.
日本語:工芸※
“She spent years perfecting her craft as a professional furniture maker.”
“The exhibition showcases the traditional craft of glassblowing, highlighting techniques that have remained unchanged for centuries.”
Antonyms
02a vehicle
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft.
n. a vehicle designed for navigation through water, air, or space; often used as a collective noun for multiple vessels.
“The small fishing craft struggled against the heavy waves near the coast.”
“The naval base houses various landing craft and support vessels used for coastal defence operations.”
Usage
The plural form can be 'craft' or 'crafts', but 'craft' is more common when referring to multiple vessels of the same type.
03cunning
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Literary
n. the use of clever but often dishonest methods to get what you want.
n. skill in deception or trickery; guile.
“He used all his craft to persuade the guards to let him pass.”
“The politician was known for his political craft, often outmanoeuvring his rivals through subtle manipulation and strategic alliances.”
04to make carefully
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to make something with great skill and attention to detail.
v. to construct or develop something with meticulous care and professional skill.
“The author spent months crafting the perfect ending to her novel.”
“Each piece of jewellery is carefully crafted by hand, ensuring that no two items are exactly alike.”
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “craft” in context.
Verb
01. learn a craft
“In the vocational school, students learn a craft that will help them find steady work.”
verb + noun
02. master the craft
“It takes years of practice to truly master the craft of woodworking.”
verb + noun
03. perfect his craft
“The young actor spent every evening at the theater to perfect his craft.”
verb + possessive + noun
Adjective
04. ancient craft
“Glassblowing is an ancient craft that has remained largely unchanged for centuries.”
adj + noun
05. traditional craft
“The museum features a wide variety of traditional crafts from the local region.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. arts and crafts
“The children spent the rainy afternoon doing arts and crafts in the kitchen.”
noun + noun
07. landing craft
“The soldiers boarded the landing craft to reach the shore during the exercise.”
noun + noun
Preposition
08. on board the craft
“All passengers on board the craft were instructed to wear their life jackets.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“When carefully managed, places such as Baringo and M'Goun can support local guides, accommodation, museums, transport, crafts and food businesses.” “By the time the craft and crew were ready for action, however, the British had moved their ships to New York City .” Etymology
From Middle English craft (“strength, skill”), from Old English cræft (“strength, skill”), from Proto-West Germanic kraftu, from Proto-Germanic kraftuz (“strength, power”); further origin obscure. Cognate with German Kraft (“strength, power, force, energy, employee”) and Danish kraft (“strength, power, force”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Idioms
01. sense of craft
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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