craft — an activity involving skill in making things by hand
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an activity involving skill in making things by hand
Pronunciation (IPA): /kræft/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's knitting craft was so legendary that even robots asked her for tutorials.
- The politician's craft in avoiding direct answers was truly an art form.
- She decided to craft a resignation letter so polite that her boss would frame it.
craft
NOUN[/kræft/]
an activity involving skill in making things by hand
The old woodworker uses his craft to shape a violin from raw timber.
Craft a raft from careful draft!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'cræft' meaning strength, power, or skill. The word is related to German 'Kraft' (strength) and likely has Germanic roots referring to physical ability and manual skill.
Breakdown
craft (single morpheme) - Old English 'cræft' = skill in making things by hand. No productive affixes; the word itself is the base form that has been used since Old English times.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's knitting craft was so legendary that even robots asked her for tutorials.”
“The politician's craft in avoiding direct answers was truly an art form.”
“She decided to craft a resignation letter so polite that her boss would frame it.”
“The luxury brand is known for crafting products with exceptional attention to detail.”
“Traditional craft techniques are being preserved through educational programs.”
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