vak — meaning in English
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English meaning
- business noun The activity of making, buying, or selling goods or services to earn money.
- craft noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
- field noun An open area of land, especially one used for growing crops, grazing animals, or playing sports.
- pigeonhole noun One of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.
- subject noun The main topic being discussed, studied, or shown in a work of art.
Senses
vak is used for these senses in English:
- business (uncountable) Commercial, industrial, or professional activity.
- craft (countable, plural crafts) A branch of skilled work or trade, especially one requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill, but sometimes applied equally to any business, calling or profession; the skilled practice of a practical occupation [since the 9th century].
- field A domain of study, knowledge or practice.
- pigeonhole One of an array of open compartments in a desk, set of shelves, etc., used for sorting and/or storing letters, papers, or other items.
- subject The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
- subject A particular area of study.
business — full definition
- noun The activity of making, buying, or selling goods or services to earn money.
- noun A particular company or commercial organisation.
- noun A matter or affair that is someone's concern or responsibility.
craft — full definition
- noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
- noun A trade or occupation requiring skilled manual work.
- noun A boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft (used for vessels generally).
- noun Cleverness or cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
- verb To make or produce something with skill and care.