1 [count] : an activity that involves making something in a skillful way by using your hands
▪ The potter has been studying his craft [=handicraft] for two decades. ▪ the craft of pottery/basketry 2 [count] : a job or activity that requires special skill
▪ the craft of songwriting/acting ▪ a photographer's craft 3 crafts [plural] : objects made by skillful use of the hands
▪ The store sells crafts [=handicrafts] from around the world. ▪ There's a crafts fair [=an event at which crafts are sold] at the school this Saturday. — see also arts and crafts 4 plural craft [count] a : a usually small boat
▪ a fishing craft ▪ We saw many fishing boats and pleasure craft [=boats used for pleasure rather than work] on the bay.
b : an airplane, helicopter, or spacecraft
▪ The craft landed safely despite engine trouble. — see also hovercraft, landing craft
▪ The potter has been studying his craft [=handicraft] for two decades. ▪ the craft of pottery/basketry
▪ the craft of songwriting/acting ▪ a photographer's craft
▪ The store sells crafts [=handicrafts] from around the world. ▪ There's a crafts fair [=an event at which crafts are sold] at the school this Saturday. — see also arts and crafts
▪ a fishing craft ▪ We saw many fishing boats and pleasure craft [=boats used for pleasure rather than work] on the bay.
b : an airplane, helicopter, or spacecraft
▪ The craft landed safely despite engine trouble. — see also hovercraft, landing craft





