Meaning & use

craft

noun·Academic

A skill, especially in making things by hand, that requires special training and expertise.

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Pottery is a craft that takes years of practice to master.

The novelist spent decades honing his craft before publishing his first book.

A note on using this word

Craft can also mean a boat or aircraft, an entirely unrelated sense that shares the same spelling.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To make or design something skillfully, often with care and attention to detail.

She carefully crafted her speech to appeal to every member of the audience.

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