English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun Uncommon

warcraft

WAWK-rahft

Warcraft (noun) means the skill, strategy, and knowledge involved in planning and conducting warfare. Example: “The general was a master of warcraft, always a step ahead of the enemy.”

noun
1
The skill, strategy, and knowledge involved in planning and conducting warfare.
"The general was a master of warcraft, always a step ahead of the enemy."
2
Archaic: a warship.
"The harbor was once lined with warcraft ready for battle."

How to use warcraft

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe know-how of waging war — strategy, tactics, and military skill.

Common pairings
the art of warcraft skilled in warcraft

Word forms

warcrafts plural, warcraft plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “warcraft” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

The general was a master of _____, always a step ahead of the enemy.

Etymology

From Middle English werrecraft, a compound of war and craft in its old sense of "skill" (and, separately, "vessel").

Origin: Middle English

Frequently asked questions

What does “warcraft” mean?

The word “warcraft” means the skill, strategy, and knowledge involved in planning and conducting warfare. In plain terms, the know-how of waging war — strategy, tactics, and military skill.

How do you pronounce “warcraft”?

“Warcraft” is pronounced WAWK-rahft (/ˈwɔɹkɹæft/ in IPA).

How do you use “warcraft” in a sentence?

Here is “warcraft” used in a sentence: “The general was a master of warcraft, always a step ahead of the enemy.”

What part of speech is “warcraft”?

“Warcraft” is a noun.

Where does the word “warcraft” come from?

The word “warcraft” comes from Middle English. From Middle English werrecraft, a compound of war and craft in its old sense of "skill" (and, separately, "vessel").

Is “warcraft” a common word?

“Warcraft” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “warcraft” have?

“Warcraft” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the skill, strategy, and knowledge involved in planning and conducting warfare.

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial