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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kræft/ · UK /krɑːft/

Forms: crafts, crafted, crafting

craft means: An activity or job that involves making things with skill, usually by hand.

noun

SKILLED TRADEB1

An activity or job that involves making things with skill, usually by hand.

  • Pottery is an ancient craft.
  • She teaches traditional crafts at the village school.
  • He chose carpentry as his craft.

Similar words: trade, handicraft

Common phrases: traditional craft, learn a craft, craft workshop

PROFESSIONAL SKILLC1

The skill needed to do a particular job or activity well.

  • He spent years learning his craft.
  • Her acting shows great craft.
  • The young writer still needs to master his craft.

How to use it: craft of doing something (She teaches the craft of writing dialogue.)

Similar words: skill, art, expertise

Common phrases: master your craft, learn your craft, craft of writing

verb

MAKE BY HANDB2

To make something by hand with care and skill.

  • She crafts silver rings.
  • He crafted this chair by hand.
  • Can you craft a toy from these pieces of wood?

How to use it: craft something from something (He crafted a small bowl from a fallen branch.)

Similar words: make, fashion

Common phrases: craft by hand, craft something from, craft wooden toys

Questions about craft

What does craft mean?

An activity or job that involves making things with skill, usually by hand.

What is craft in other languages?

Türkçe: zanaat · Español: artesanía · Français: artisanat · Deutsch: Handwerk · Italiano: artigianato · 日本語: 工芸

How do you pronounce craft?

In American English /kræft/; in British English /krɑːft/.

How do you use craft in a sentence?

Pottery is an ancient craft. She teaches traditional crafts at the village school.

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