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Definition of crafting

crafting

/ˈkræf.tɪŋ/
craft · ing

Adverb:craftily
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Plural:craftings
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Adjective:crafty
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Past Simple:crafted
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Past Participle:crafted
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Present Participle:crafting
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crafting Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The activity or hobby of making decorative or functional objects by hand.

Example

"She turned the spare bedroom into a studio dedicated to sewing, knitting, and general crafting."


2

The careful and skillful creation or formulation of a plan, document, or work of art.

Example

"The careful crafting of the bipartisan bill took several months of intense negotiation."


3

A gameplay mechanic in video games and tabletop role-playing games that allows players to combine collected raw materials into tools, weapons, or items.

Example

"The survival game features a deep crafting system where players gather wood and ore to build shelter and tools."

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• verb

1

To make or produce an object, plan, or text with skill, care, and attention to detail (present participle of craft).

Example

"The artisan spent weeks crafting a bespoke violin from aged maple and spruce."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crafting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crafting
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