I. ˈkraft 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
II. transitive verb
Date: 15th century
: to make or produce with care, skill, or ingenuity
is craft ing a new sculpture
a carefully craft ed story
• craft·er ˈkraf-tər noun