Meaning & use
craft
A skill, especially in making things by hand, that requires special training and expertise.
See it in a sentence
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.
Words with a similar meaning
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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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