Craft

/kræft/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A skill or trade involving manual dexterity or artistic expression.

She has honed her craft as a potter over many years.

An activity involving skill in making things by hand.

The craft of knitting has become increasingly popular among young people.

A particular type of skill or occupation.

He is a master of the craft of carpentry.

verb

To make or produce something with skill and carefulness.

The artisan will craft each piece of jewelry by hand.

To create or plan something carefully.

They will craft a strategy to improve sales.

From Old English 'cræft', meaning 'power, physical strength, skill, art'.

a craft fair

A marketplace for artisans to sell handmade goods.

craft beer

Beer produced by a small, independent brewery.

jack of all crafts

A person proficient in many skills but master of none.

craftsmanship

The skill involved in creating something with care and precision.

craftsman

A skilled worker who practices a trade or craft.

handicraft

A traditional skill of making decorative or practical items by hand.

To create or build something skillfully.

He really crafted that song well.

To forge a plan or strategy.

Let's craft a plan to tackle this project.