Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - craft

 I. noun  Etymology: Middle English, strength, skill, from Old English cr?ft; 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 ~ the ~ of writing plays ~s such as pottery, carpentry, and sewing  b. plural articles made by ~speople a store selling ~s a ~s fair  3. skill in deceiving to gain an end used ~ and guile to close the deal  4. the members of a trade or trade association  5. plural usually ~  a. a boat especially of small size  b. air~  c. space~  Synonyms: see art  II. transitive verb  Date: 15th century to make or produce with care, skill, or ingenuity is ~ing a new sculpture a carefully ~ed story  • ~er noun