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