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Craft Definition & Meaning

craft
noun
  1. the skilled practice of a practical occupation; "he learned his trade as an apprentice"
  2. a vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space
  3. people who perform a particular kind of skilled work; "he represented the craft of brewers"; "as they say in the trade"
  4. skill in an occupation or trade
  5. shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
verb
  1. make by hand and with much skill; "The artisan crafted a complicated tool"

"Craft" in song lyrics

See how craft is used in real songs:

  • "I blast this live, the world is the craft"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Diverse — Revelations
  • "And the bad girl Dragon Lady, she knows witch craft"
    Aceyalone — Alive
  • "craft"
    Aceyalone — Mr. Outsider

Usage tips for "craft"

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Frequently asked questions

What does craft mean?
the skilled practice of a practical occupation; "he learned his trade as an apprentice" a vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space people who perform a particular kind of skilled work; "he represented the craft of brewers"; "as they say in the trade" skill in an occupation or trade shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception make by hand and with much skill; "The artisan crafted a complicated tool"
What part of speech is craft?
Craft is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does craft have?
Craft has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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