Englanti

craft

gb/kɹˈæft/ us/kɹˈæft/
A2 Englanti
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Substantiivi B1 entity
1

skill in making something

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

Käyttömalli: [someone]'s craft
Tyypillinen virhe:
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.
Synonyymit
skill (A general term for ability; not limited to creative or manual work.) | artistry (Implies artistic creativity and beauty in the work.)
Antonyymit
incompetence (Lack of ability or skill in doing something.)
Kollokaatiot
master the craft |craft skills |craft industry |fine craft
Teemat
art |work |daily life |arts_entertainment
Esimerkit
  • 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • 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.
Substantiivi B1 entity
2

vehicle for air or water travel

A boat, ship, or aircraft used for travel.

Käyttömalli: [type] craft
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'arts and crafts'. Here it refers to vehicles, not creative activities.
Synonyymit
vessel (Usually refers to a ship or large boat.) | aircraft (Refers specifically to flying vehicles.)
Antonyymit
land vehicle (A vehicle designed for travel on land, not water or air.)
Kollokaatiot
fishing craft |naval craft |space craft |aircraft
Teemat
transportation |travel
Esimerkit
  • 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • 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.
Verbi B1 action
3

make something with skill

To make something carefully and with skill.

Käyttömalli: to craft [something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
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.
Synonyymit
create (A more general term for bringing something into existence.) | fabricate (Often used for making something, sometimes with implication of artificiality.)
Antonyymit
destroy (To cause something to no longer exist; opposite of making it.)
Kollokaatiot
craft a speech |craft a plan |carefully crafted |hand-crafted
Teemat
art |work |arts_entertainment
Esimerkit
  • 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • 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.
Substantiivi A2 action
4

activity of making things by hand

A hobby or job where you make things by hand.

Synonyymit
handicraft (Emphasizes handmade items, often traditional.)
Antonyymit
mass production (Making products in large quantities by machines instead of by hand.)
Kollokaatiot
arts and crafts |craft fair |traditional crafts
Teemat
hobbies |art |arts_entertainment |work
Esimerkit
  • 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • I like doing crafts at home.
  • We learned a new craft at school.
  • Crafts are fun to make with friends.
Substantiivi B2 entity
5

cleverness in achieving something

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

Synonyymit
cunning (Suggests skillful deception or cleverness.)
Antonyymit
honesty (Being truthful and straightforward, without trickery.)
Kollokaatiot
political craft |diplomatic craft
Teemat
behavior |personality |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • He used his craft to win the game.
  • The thief showed great craft in hiding.
  • She used her craft to get the job.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
craft
IPA
GB/kɹˈæft/
US/kɹˈæft/
Tavut ja painotus
craft (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (craft)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
  • Base: craft
  • Plural: craft, crafts
Verb
  • Base: craft
  • 3rd Person Singular: crafts
  • Present Participle: crafting
  • Past: crafted
Sanaperhe
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
Ilmaukset

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.

Esimerkit
  • 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.

Esimerkit
  • 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.

Esimerkit
  • 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.

Esimerkit
  • 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.

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

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