Artisan Vocabulary

noun an activity involving skill in making things by hand

verb exercise skill in making (an object), typically with one's hands; create

• The artisan spent years perfecting her craft of hand-blown glass.
• My grandma is so good at her craft of knitting, she can make a sweater in a day.
• That skateboarder has some serious craft when it comes to doing tricks.
• The politician's craft of manipulation was evident in his speech.

noun the quality of being skilled in a particular craft or trade

• The level of craftsmanship displayed in this handcrafted furniture is truly remarkable.
• I always admire the craftsmanship of that local artist's pottery.
• Check out the sick craftsmanship on this custom-built skateboard!
• Her storytelling ability has a craftsmanship that captivates the audience.

adjective clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods; cunning

adverb in a clever or cunning manner

• The crafty artisan spent hours perfecting the intricate details of the sculpture.
• She's a crafty one, always coming up with creative solutions to problems.
• That crafty fox managed to outsmart the other animals in the forest.
• His crafty plan to win the competition involved a lot of strategic thinking.