Topic: CRAFTS
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Show all entries from Topic: CRAFTS| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | cræft 'strength, skill' |
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1 plural crafts [countable]TIC a job or activity in which you make things with your hands, and that you usually need skill to do [↪ handicraft]: 
traditional rural craftsarts and crafts
traditional rural craftsarts and crafts2 plural craft [countable]
a) TTW a small boat
b) TTATTS an aircraft or spacecraft
3 [countable] formal a profession, especially one needing a special skill : The musician spends years perfecting his craft.
The musician spends years perfecting his craft.4 [uncountable] skill in deceiving people : Craft and cunning were necessary for the scheme to work.
Craft and cunning were necessary for the scheme to work.