plural crafts
1
: skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
"We have not the strength with which to fight this man; we must … win, if win we can, by craft."—
Jack London
Jack London2
a
: an occupation, trade, or activity requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill
the carpenter's craft
the craft of writing plays
crafts such as pottery, carpentry, and sewing
He learned the craft as an apprentice.
b
3
: skill in deceiving to gain an end
used craft and guile to close the deal
4
: the members of a trade or trade association
5
crafted; crafting; crafts
: to make or produce with care, skill, or ingenuity
She is crafting a new sculpture.
a carefully crafted story
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Noun
never hesitated to resort to craft to get what they wanted in life
borrowed a craft to get across the river
Verb
The furniture is crafted from bamboo.
He is crafting a new sculpture.
She crafted a strategy to boost the company's earnings.
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
Considered by many to be a jewel in the University of North Carolina system, its founders envisioned a salon-like utopia, where artists would pass their craft on to young performers.
—Sara Coello, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
Roan, born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, crafted her stage name to honor her late grandfather, Dennis Chappell, who died of brain cancer in 2016.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Market at The Bazaar will also host local artisans on sea days to present their crafts and share their knowledge with passengers.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
Considered by many to be a jewel in the University of North Carolina system, its founders envisioned a salon-like utopia, where artists would pass their craft on to young performers.
—Sara Coello, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
Conservative pundit Meghan McCain attributed the look to a controlling Kanye, who’s notoriously known for crafting his significant others’ public appearances.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
Roan, born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, crafted her stage name to honor her late grandfather, Dennis Chappell, who died of brain cancer in 2016.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craft. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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craft
1 of 2 noun1
: skill in planning, making, or doing
2
a
: an occupation requiring skill in using the hands : trade
b
plural
: articles made by craftspeople
a store selling crafts
3
: skill in deceiving to gain an end
4
: the members of a trade
5
craft
2 of 2 verb
: to make by or as if by hand
crafted a sculpture
a carefully crafted story
crafter
noun
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