Synonyms for

Craft

Verb / kræft / Another word for craft — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Craft refers to the skill and creativity used to make something by hand.

Synonyms & similar words

workmanship craftsmanship foxiness craftiness guile slyness wiliness trade cunning handiwork artistry skill creativity handicraft handmade art trade profession vocation occupation workmanship expertise dexterity ingenuity inventiveness cleverness resourcefulness cunning ability

Synonyms by register

Formal

artistry skill expertise proficiency

Informal

knack skillfulness know-how gumption

Literary

artifice wiles cunning

Antonyms

clumsiness awkwardness ineptitude unskillfulness amateurishness crudeness

Common collocations

  • craft beer
  • craftsmanship
  • craft a plan
  • craft a message
  • craft a speech
  • craft a story
  • craft a deal

Word family

noun craft
verb craft
adjective crafty

Usage note

As a verb, 'craft' implies careful and skillful creation. It is often used for making things by hand or for devising plans or messages with skill.

Example sentences

  1. I am going to make a craft for my mom's birthday.
  2. Crafting is a fun activity to do on a rainy day.
  3. I like to make crafts out of recycled materials.
  4. My sister is really good at crafting.
  5. I want to learn how to craft my own jewelry.

Quotes

  • Craft is the art of turning what is available into what is needed.
  • Craft is not a thing, it is a way.
  • Craft is the language of the hand.

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