İngilizce

craft

gb/kɹˈæft/ us/kɹˈæft/
A2 İngilizce
~ 4300
Anlamlar
0 anlam
İsim B1 entity
1

skill in making something

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

Kullanım kalıbı: [someone]'s craft
Sık yapılan hata:
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.
Eş anlamlılar
skill (A general term for ability; not limited to creative or manual work.) | artistry (Implies artistic creativity and beauty in the work.)
Zıt anlamlılar
incompetence (Lack of ability or skill in doing something.)
Eşdizimler
master the craft |craft skills |craft industry |fine craft
Konular
art |work |daily life |arts_entertainment
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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.
İsim B1 entity
2

vehicle for air or water travel

A boat, ship, or aircraft used for travel.

Kullanım kalıbı: [type] craft
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'arts and crafts'. Here it refers to vehicles, not creative activities.
Eş anlamlılar
vessel (Usually refers to a ship or large boat.) | aircraft (Refers specifically to flying vehicles.)
Zıt anlamlılar
land vehicle (A vehicle designed for travel on land, not water or air.)
Eşdizimler
fishing craft |naval craft |space craft |aircraft
Konular
transportation |travel
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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.
Fiil B1 action
3

make something with skill

To make something carefully and with skill.

Kullanım kalıbı: to craft [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
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.
Eş anlamlılar
create (A more general term for bringing something into existence.) | fabricate (Often used for making something, sometimes with implication of artificiality.)
Zıt anlamlılar
destroy (To cause something to no longer exist; opposite of making it.)
Eşdizimler
craft a speech |craft a plan |carefully crafted |hand-crafted
Konular
art |work |arts_entertainment
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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.
İsim A2 action
4

activity of making things by hand

A hobby or job where you make things by hand.

Eş anlamlılar
handicraft (Emphasizes handmade items, often traditional.)
Zıt anlamlılar
mass production (Making products in large quantities by machines instead of by hand.)
Eşdizimler
arts and crafts |craft fair |traditional crafts
Konular
hobbies |art |arts_entertainment |work
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • I like doing crafts at home.
  • We learned a new craft at school.
  • Crafts are fun to make with friends.
İsim B2 entity
5

cleverness in achieving something

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

Eş anlamlılar
cunning (Suggests skillful deception or cleverness.)
Zıt anlamlılar
honesty (Being truthful and straightforward, without trickery.)
Eşdizimler
political craft |diplomatic craft
Konular
behavior |personality |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • He used his craft to win the game.
  • The thief showed great craft in hiding.
  • She used her craft to get the job.
Dil bilgisi
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craft
IPA
GB/kɹˈæft/
US/kɹˈæft/
Heceler ve vurgu
craft (1 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (craft)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
  • Base: craft
  • Plural: craft, crafts
Verb
  • Base: craft
  • 3rd Person Singular: crafts
  • Present Participle: crafting
  • Past: crafted
Kelime ailesi
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
İfadeler

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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

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

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