craft
gb/kɹˈæft/ us/kɹˈæft/
A2
Ingles
~ 4300
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B1
entity
1
skill in making something
The ability to make or do something very well, usually using your hands or mind.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone]'s craft
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
incompetence (Lack of ability or skill in doing something.)
Mga kolokasyon
master the craft
|craft skills
|craft industry
|fine craft
Mga tema
art
|work
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
B1
entity
2
vehicle for air or water travel
A boat, ship, or aircraft used for travel.
Padron ng paggamit:
[type] craft
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'arts and crafts'. Here it refers to vehicles, not creative activities.
Mga kasingkahulugan
vessel (Usually refers to a ship or large boat.)
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aircraft (Refers specifically to flying vehicles.)
Mga kasalungat
land vehicle (A vehicle designed for travel on land, not water or air.)
Mga kolokasyon
fishing craft
|naval craft
|space craft
|aircraft
Mga tema
transportation
|travel
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pandiwa
B1
action
3
make something with skill
To make something carefully and with skill.
Padron ng paggamit:
to craft [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
destroy (To cause something to no longer exist; opposite of making it.)
Mga kolokasyon
craft a speech
|craft a plan
|carefully crafted
|hand-crafted
Mga tema
art
|work
|arts_entertainment
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
A2
action
4
activity of making things by hand
A hobby or job where you make things by hand.
Mga kasingkahulugan
handicraft (Emphasizes handmade items, often traditional.)
Mga kasalungat
mass production (Making products in large quantities by machines instead of by hand.)
Mga kolokasyon
arts and crafts
|craft fair
|traditional crafts
Mga tema
hobbies
|art
|arts_entertainment
|work
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I like doing crafts at home.
- We learned a new craft at school.
- Crafts are fun to make with friends.
Pangngalan
B2
entity
5
cleverness in achieving something
The ability to get what you want by being smart and sometimes dishonest.
Mga kasingkahulugan
cunning (Suggests skillful deception or cleverness.)
Mga kasalungat
honesty (Being truthful and straightforward, without trickery.)
Mga kolokasyon
political craft
|diplomatic craft
Mga tema
behavior
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He used his craft to win the game.
- The thief showed great craft in hiding.
- She used her craft to get the job.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
craft
IPA
GB/kɹˈæft/
US/kɹˈæft/
Mga pantig at diin
craft (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (craft)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: craft
- Plural: craft, crafts
Verb
- Base: craft
- 3rd Person Singular: crafts
- Present Participle: crafting
- Past: crafted
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
crafts
noun
crafting
verb
crafted
verb
Core family
craftsman
noun B2
craftsmanship
noun
Related words
Advanced or less common
craftily
adverb
craftiness
noun
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- The building shows state-of-the-art craftsmanship.
- This device combines state-of-the-art craftsmanship with innovative design.