σκάφος — meaning in English

English meaning

• craft noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
• hull noun The main body of a ship, boat, or aircraft.
• vessel noun A ship, boat, or other craft built for travelling on water (or, more loosely, air or space).

Senses

σκάφος is used for these senses in English:

• craft (countable, plural craft) A vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space [since the 17th century].

craft — full definition

1. noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
2. noun A trade or occupation requiring skilled manual work.
3. noun A boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft (used for vessels generally).
4. noun Cleverness or cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
5. verb To make or produce something with skill and care.

hull — full definition

1. noun The main body of a ship, boat, or aircraft.
2. noun The outer covering of a seed, fruit, or nut.
3. verb To remove the outer covering from a seed or fruit.

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