9 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a strong downward air current
Example sentence • The downdraft from the helicopter's rotor blades sent debris flying everywhere.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • The aircraft took off smoothly from the runway.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the skilled practice of a practical occupation
verb
• make by hand and with much skill
Example sentence • She has a talent for pottery craft .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
Example sentence • They built a raft to cross the river.
5 1 noun n noun
• a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
Example sentence • He hit the golf ball straight down the fairway and into the shaft .
3 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• (nautical, aeronautical) situated at or toward the stern or tail
adverb
• at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
Example sentence • The aft cabin is larger than the forward cabin.
4 1 adjective adj adjective satellite
• informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
Example sentence • He always comes up with daft ideas.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient
verb
• cause to grow together parts from different plants
Example sentence • He underwent a heart graft to replace a damaged artery.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• strong wrapping paper made from pulp processed with a sulfur solution
Example sentence • The kraft paper is sturdy and durable for packaging.
10 2 noun n noun
• a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun
Example sentence • The spacecraft landed on Mars successfully.
10 2 noun n Example sentence • She was accused of practicing witchcraft and was burned at the stake.
10 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• deeply agitated especially from emotion
Example sentence • She was distraught when she found out her dog had run away.
7 1 noun n noun
• a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
Example sentence • I felt a cold draught as I opened the window.
9 2 noun n noun
• a sudden and severe onset of trouble
Example sentence • The city was unprepared for the onslaught of heavy rains and flooding.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • She proudly displayed her autographed poster on the wall.
10 3 noun n noun
• a craft capable of moving over water or land on a cushion of air created by jet engines
Example sentence • The hovercraft glided smoothly over the water's surface.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a draft in excess of the credit balance
Example sentence • I had to pay an overdraft fee because I spent more money than I had in my account.
12 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.
Example sentence • The hospital is severely understaffed , leading to longer wait times for patients.
5 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
Example sentence • The abaft section of the ship was damaged in the storm.
8 2 noun n noun
• an engine shaft with cams attached to it
Example sentence • The mechanic replaced the worn camshaft with a new one.
10 2 noun n noun
• a rotating shaft driven by (or driving) a crank
Example sentence • The engine's crankshaft is responsible for converting the up-and-down motion of the pistons into rotational motion.
4 1 noun
• the handle of a weapon or tool
Example sentence • He gripped the haft of the axe tightly as he swung it down.
9 2 verb v noun
• a work produced by hand labor
Example sentence • She loved to handcraft jewelry as a hobby.
10 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• skill in writing or staging plays
Example sentence • He studied stagecraft in order to become a better theater director.
10 2 noun n noun
• wisdom in the management of public affairs
Example sentence • Successful statecraft requires a deep understanding of international relations.
7 2 noun n noun
• a strong upward air current
Example sentence • The hot air balloon rose quickly into the sky thanks to a strong updraft .
9 2 noun n noun
• skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)
Example sentence • He excelled in woodcraft and could carve intricate designs.
8 2 adjective adj Example sentence • He was an untaught artist who relied solely on his natural talent.
8 2 adjective adj Example sentence • The uncaught fish swam freely in the lake.
9 3 noun n noun
• tissue or organ transplanted from a donor of the same species but different genetic makeup; recipient's immune system must be suppressed to prevent rejection of the graft
Example sentence • The surgeon used an allograft to replace the damaged heart valve.
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes
adjective satellite
• designed for defense from a surface position against air attack
Example sentence • The antiaircraft guns were deployed to protect the city from enemy air attacks.
10 3 noun n noun
• a work produced by hand labor
Example sentence • She sells handmade handicrafts at the local market.
9 3 noun n noun
• excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine
Example sentence • The miners descended into the dark mineshaft with their helmets and picks.
10 3 noun n noun
• skill acquired through experience in a trade; often used to discuss skill in espionage
Example sentence • He studied the art of tradecraft to become a master spy.
10 3 noun n noun
• skill in the management of boats
Example sentence • The marina is full of various watercraft , from kayaks to yachts.
12 3 noun n noun
• An association or group of individuals sharing common beliefs, attitudes, and tastes; a fellowship.
Example sentence • In a close-knit gemeinschaft , everyone knows each other's business.
10 3 noun n noun
• A gas-turbine engine designed to transmit power by means of a geared shaft, used in helicopters and for land and marine vehicular and stationary applications.
Example sentence • The helicopter is powered by a turboshaft engine.
7 2 verb v verb
• cause to grow together parts from different plants
Example sentence • The surgeon will engraft a new piece of skin onto the burn victim's arm.
7 2 verb v verb
• cause to grow together parts from different plants
Example sentence • The surgeon will ingraft a small piece of skin onto the patient's wound.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• Sudden, dangerous recombustion that occurs when there is a rapid reintroduction of oxygen to an enclosed space containing a fire.
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Example sentence • I am completely baffed by the complicated math problem.
7 1 verb v noun
• a visual representation of the relations between certain quantities, represented as points, plotted with reference to a set of axes
verb
• represent by means of a graph
Example sentence • She graphed the data to illustrate the trend.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• A draft or drawing inward.
Example sentence • The indraft of cold air from the open window caused a shiver.
9 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The jackshaft connects the engine to the transmission in the car.
9 2 noun n noun
• The skills needed to rule effectively as a king.
Example sentence • In his book, he explores the history of kingcraft .
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • He misgrafted the branches, resulting in a weak and unhealthy tree.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To strut pretentiously, to parade about.
Example sentence • The horse piaffed with excitement before the race.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • He was highly rated in the predraft rankings.
7 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The surgeon was able to regraft the damaged skin onto the burn victim.
9 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The company restaffed their customer service department to improve response times.
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