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an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands an expert in the craft of cabinetmaking

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How does the noun craft contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of craft are artifice, art, cunning, and skill. While all these words mean "the faculty of executing well what one has devised," craft may imply expertness in workmanship.

the craft of a master goldsmith

When is it sensible to use art instead of craft?

In some situations, the words art and craft are roughly equivalent. However, art implies a personal, unanalyzable creative power.

the art of choosing the right word

When could artifice be used to replace craft?

While in some cases nearly identical to craft, artifice suggests technical skill especially in imitating things in nature.

believed realism in film could be achieved only by artifice

Where would cunning be a reasonable alternative to craft?

The words cunning and craft are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, cunning suggests ingenuity and subtlety in devising, inventing, or executing.

a mystery plotted with great cunning

When would skill be a good substitute for craft?

The meanings of skill and craft largely overlap; however, skill stresses technical knowledge and proficiency.

the skill of a glassblower

Examples of craft in a Sentence

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However, the space agency hasn’t completely shut the door on the troubled craft. Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024 Scholars say their separation from the mainland caused residents to retain much of their African heritage, from their unique dialect to skills and crafts such as cast-net fishing and weaving baskets. CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
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The home’s exterior showcases roofing materials crafted from wood shake roofing / shingles. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024 Christine, the daughter of an astrologer at French court, crafted both poetry and prose to support her family after the death of her husband. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for craft 

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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craft. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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