craft
gb/kɹˈæft/ us/kɹˈæft/
A2
Anglų
~ 4300
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
B1
entity
1
skill in making something
The ability to make or do something very well, usually using your hands or mind.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone]'s craft
Dažna klaida:
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.
Sinonimai
skill (A general term for ability; not limited to creative or manual work.)
|
artistry (Implies artistic creativity and beauty in the work.)
Antonimai
incompetence (Lack of ability or skill in doing something.)
Kolokacijos
master the craft
|craft skills
|craft industry
|fine craft
Temos
art
|work
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Daiktavardis
B1
entity
2
vehicle for air or water travel
A boat, ship, or aircraft used for travel.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[type] craft
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'arts and crafts'. Here it refers to vehicles, not creative activities.
Sinonimai
vessel (Usually refers to a ship or large boat.)
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aircraft (Refers specifically to flying vehicles.)
Antonimai
land vehicle (A vehicle designed for travel on land, not water or air.)
Kolokacijos
fishing craft
|naval craft
|space craft
|aircraft
Temos
transportation
|travel
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Veiksmažodis
B1
action
3
make something with skill
To make something carefully and with skill.
Vartosenos šablonas:
to craft [something]
Dažna klaida:
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.
Sinonimai
create (A more general term for bringing something into existence.)
|
fabricate (Often used for making something, sometimes with implication of artificiality.)
Antonimai
destroy (To cause something to no longer exist; opposite of making it.)
Kolokacijos
craft a speech
|craft a plan
|carefully crafted
|hand-crafted
Temos
art
|work
|arts_entertainment
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Daiktavardis
A2
action
4
activity of making things by hand
A hobby or job where you make things by hand.
Sinonimai
handicraft (Emphasizes handmade items, often traditional.)
Antonimai
mass production (Making products in large quantities by machines instead of by hand.)
Kolokacijos
arts and crafts
|craft fair
|traditional crafts
Temos
hobbies
|art
|arts_entertainment
|work
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I like doing crafts at home.
- We learned a new craft at school.
- Crafts are fun to make with friends.
Daiktavardis
B2
entity
5
cleverness in achieving something
The ability to get what you want by being smart and sometimes dishonest.
Sinonimai
cunning (Suggests skillful deception or cleverness.)
Antonimai
honesty (Being truthful and straightforward, without trickery.)
Kolokacijos
political craft
|diplomatic craft
Temos
behavior
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- He used his craft to win the game.
- The thief showed great craft in hiding.
- She used her craft to get the job.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
craft
IPA
GB/kɹˈæft/
US/kɹˈæft/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
craft (1 skiemuo)
Stress on 1st syllable (craft)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: craft
- Plural: craft, crafts
Verb
- Base: craft
- 3rd Person Singular: crafts
- Present Participle: crafting
- Past: crafted
Žodžių šeima
Forms
crafts
noun
crafting
verb
crafted
verb
Core family
craftsman
noun B2
craftsmanship
noun
Related words
Advanced or less common
craftily
adverb
craftiness
noun
Posakiai
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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- The building shows state-of-the-art craftsmanship.
- This device combines state-of-the-art craftsmanship with innovative design.