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craft
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- pronunciation:
- kraeft
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
craft, crafts |
| definition 1: |
skill or talent in making things by hand or in the arts.
The poet is known for his craft with words.- synonyms:
- dexterity, handicraft, skill
- similar words:
- aptitude, art, expertise, knack, technique
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| definition 2: |
skill at fooling or tricking.
The fox used its craft to escape the hunting dogs.- synonyms:
- cunning
- similar words:
- deceit, deception
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| definition 3: |
a trade or occupation that requires skill with the hands.
Sue has learned the carpenter's craft.- synonyms:
- handicraft, trade
- similar words:
- art, skill
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| definition 4: |
a boat, ship, airplane, or space vehicle, or any group of these together.
We took a small craft across the bay.The craft of that airline are all jets.- synonyms:
- airplane, boat, plane, ship, vessel
- similar words:
- aircraft, spacecraft
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| related words: |
business, career, cunning, guild, launch, vessel, vocation |
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| derivation: |
crafter (n.) |
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