Artistic Skills

4 words in this vocabulary list

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 skill or ability in using one's hands, body, or mind in a coordinated way

adjective dexterous - skillful and agile in using one's hands or body

  • The pianist demonstrated incredible dexterity in playing the complex piece.
  • She showed off her dexterity by effortlessly juggling multiple tasks at once.
  • Check out his dexterity on the basketball court, he's got some serious skills!
  • His dexterity with words allowed him to navigate difficult conversations with ease.

verb to carve or shape wood by cutting small pieces from it

  • The woodcarver used a sharp knife to carefully whittle away at the block of wood.
  • I like to whittle sticks when I'm sitting around a campfire.
  • He spent all afternoon whittling on that project.
  • She managed to whittle down her to-do list by prioritizing tasks.

noun the act of carving or shaping wood with a knife

verb to carve or shape wood with a knife

  • The artisan spent hours whittling away at the block of wood to create a detailed sculpture.
  • My grandpa enjoys whittling little figurines out of sticks he finds in the yard.
  • I'm just whittling time away until the weekend arrives.
  • She was whittling down her list of potential colleges to apply to.