Αγγλικά

craft

gb/kɹˈæft/ us/kɹˈæft/
A2 Αγγλικά
~ 4300
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Ουσιαστικό B1 entity
1

skill in making something

The ability to make or do something very well, usually using your hands or mind.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [someone]'s craft
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'craft' with 'arts and crafts', which is a hobby activity, while 'craft' here refers more broadly to skill in a trade or art.
Συνώνυμα
skill (A general term for ability; not limited to creative or manual work.) | artistry (Implies artistic creativity and beauty in the work.)
Αντώνυμα
incompetence (Lack of ability or skill in doing something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
master the craft |craft skills |craft industry |fine craft
Θέματα
art |work |daily life |arts_entertainment
Παραδείγματα
  • Her craft as a potter is admired by many.
  • The chef spent years perfecting his craft.
  • Writing is a craft that requires constant practice.
  • He takes pride in the craft of woodworking.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • She is good at the craft of painting.
  • He learned the craft of making shoes.
  • My uncle knows the craft of fishing.
  • The craft of cooking takes time to learn.
Ουσιαστικό B1 entity
2

vehicle for air or water travel

A boat, ship, or aircraft used for travel.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [type] craft
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'arts and crafts'. Here it refers to vehicles, not creative activities.
Συνώνυμα
vessel (Usually refers to a ship or large boat.) | aircraft (Refers specifically to flying vehicles.)
Αντώνυμα
land vehicle (A vehicle designed for travel on land, not water or air.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fishing craft |naval craft |space craft |aircraft
Θέματα
transportation |travel
Παραδείγματα
  • The harbor was full of small fishing craft.
  • Several military craft were spotted offshore.
  • The rescue team arrived in an inflatable craft.
  • That spacecraft will orbit Mars next year.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The fishing craft is at the dock.
  • We saw many small craft on the river.
  • The craft landed on the water.
  • A large craft flew over the city.
Ρήμα B1 action
3

make something with skill

To make something carefully and with skill.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: to craft [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may incorrectly use 'craft' as a noun when they mean the verb form; remember that as a verb it means to make something carefully.
Συνώνυμα
create (A more general term for bringing something into existence.) | fabricate (Often used for making something, sometimes with implication of artificiality.)
Αντώνυμα
destroy (To cause something to no longer exist; opposite of making it.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
craft a speech |craft a plan |carefully crafted |hand-crafted
Θέματα
art |work |arts_entertainment
Παραδείγματα
  • She crafted a beautiful necklace from silver wire.
  • The author crafted a compelling story.
  • They spent weeks crafting the perfect proposal.
  • He crafts furniture from reclaimed wood.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • She crafted a dress from old fabric.
  • He crafted a box from wood.
  • They crafted a plan to win the game.
  • We crafted a card for our teacher.
Ουσιαστικό A2 action
4

activity of making things by hand

A hobby or job where you make things by hand.

Συνώνυμα
handicraft (Emphasizes handmade items, often traditional.)
Αντώνυμα
mass production (Making products in large quantities by machines instead of by hand.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
arts and crafts |craft fair |traditional crafts
Θέματα
hobbies |art |arts_entertainment |work
Παραδείγματα
  • She sells her crafts at the local market.
  • Crafts like knitting and pottery are popular again.
  • The festival features traditional crafts from around the world.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • I like doing crafts at home.
  • We learned a new craft at school.
  • Crafts are fun to make with friends.
Ουσιαστικό B2 entity
5

cleverness in achieving something

The ability to get what you want by being smart and sometimes dishonest.

Συνώνυμα
cunning (Suggests skillful deception or cleverness.)
Αντώνυμα
honesty (Being truthful and straightforward, without trickery.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
political craft |diplomatic craft
Θέματα
behavior |personality |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • He used all his political craft to win support.
  • The spy's craft kept him alive behind enemy lines.
  • She admired his craft in negotiating difficult deals.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • He used his craft to win the game.
  • The thief showed great craft in hiding.
  • She used her craft to get the job.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
craft
IPA
GB/kɹˈæft/
US/kɹˈæft/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
craft (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (craft)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: craft
  • Plural: craft, crafts
Verb
  • Base: craft
  • 3rd Person Singular: crafts
  • Present Participle: crafting
  • Past: crafted
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
crafts noun crafting verb crafted verb
Core family
craftsman noun B2 craftsmanship noun
Related words
craftsperson noun crafter noun handicraft noun B2 crafty adjective B2
Advanced or less common
craftily adverb craftiness noun
Εκφράσεις

arts and crafts

1
/ˈɑɹts ˈænd kɹˈæfts/
fixed phrase

creative handmade activities

Activities where you make things by hand for decoration or use, like painting or knitting.

Παραδείγματα
  • Children enjoy arts and crafts at summer camp.
  • The store sells arts and crafts supplies.

craft beer

1
/kɹˈæft bˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase

beer from small brewery

Beer made in small amounts by a small company using traditional methods.

Παραδείγματα
  • He ordered a local craft beer from the menu.
  • Craft beer has become popular among young adults.

craft fair

1
/kɹˈæft fˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase

market for handmade goods

An event where people sell things they made by hand.

Παραδείγματα
  • We bought pottery at the craft fair.
  • Craft fairs are held every summer in the park.

hand-crafted

1
/hˈænd kɹˈæftɪd/
fixed phrase

made by hand not machine

Made completely by hand, not using machines.

Παραδείγματα
  • The shop sells hand-crafted furniture.
  • Each piece is hand-crafted from local wood.

state-of-the-art craftsmanship

1
/stˈeɪt əv ðə ˈɑɹt kɹˈæftsmənʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase formal

top skill using latest methods

The best skill in making something using modern methods and designs.

Παραδείγματα
  • The building shows state-of-the-art craftsmanship.
  • This device combines state-of-the-art craftsmanship with innovative design.

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