n.
Pronunciation: ' kraft
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, strength, skill, from Old English cræft; akin to Old High German kraft strength
Date: before 12th century
1 : skill in planning, making, or executing : DEXTERITY
2 a : an occupation or trade requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill <the carpenter's craft > <the craft of writing plays> < craft s such as pottery, carpentry, and sewing> b plural : articles made by craftspeople <a store selling craft s > <a craft s fair>
3 : skill in deceiving to gain an end <used craft and guile to close the deal>
4 : the members of a trade or trade association
5 plural usually craft a : a boat especially of small size b : AIRCRAFT c : SPACECRAFT
synonyms see ART