Word
craft
Meanings
an activity or skill of making things by hand, especially with care and expertise
a vehicle, especially one that travels on water or in space
to make something carefully and skillfully, often with attention to details or effects
Definition
A craft is a skilled activity of making things by hand, or the skill involved in doing it well.
A craft is an activity where you make or create something, often by hand, using learned techniques. It can refer to the finished handmade object as well as the skill behind it. The word also describes a particular kind of vehicle, especially one that travels on water or in space.
Examples
- She learned the craft of ceramics through years of patient practice and critique.
- They craft their presentations to anticipate tough questions from the audience.
- I admire how he can craft a clear argument from messy, contradictory data.
- The museum devoted an entire gallery to regional craft traditions and techniques.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse craft (skillful making) with create (general making) and overuse craft in contexts where no special skill or careful design is implied.
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