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crafting

|craft/ing|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈkræftɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈkrɑːftɪŋ/

(craft)

skillful creation

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjectiveAdjective
craftcraftscraftscraftedcraftedcraftingcraftedcareful
Etymology
Etymology Information

'craft' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'cræft', where 'cræft' meant 'strength, skill'.

Historical Evolution

'cræft' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'craft'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'strength or skill', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'creating or making something with skill'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'craft'.

She is crafting a beautiful piece of jewelry.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41