The word "craft" refers to the skill or art of making things by hand, which can include a wide range of activities, such as woodworking, pottery, sewing, or other artisan skills. It can also refer to the products created through such skills. Additionally, "craft" can pertain to a profession or trade that requires special skill, or a recreational activity involving creating or constructing something with care and precision.
The word "craft" originates from the Old English "cræft," which means "power, strength, skill." It is derived from the Proto-Germanic "*krafta," meaning "power, strength," and is related to the Old Norse "kraftr," the Dutch "kracht," and the German "Kraft," all of which pertain to strength or skill.