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 notesIn plain EnglishThe know-how of waging war — strategy, tactics, and military skill.
Common pairings
the art of warcraft
skilled in warcraft
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Word forms
- Plural
- warcrafts
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Etymology
From Middle English werrecraft, a compound of war and craft in its old sense of "skill" (and, separately, "vessel").
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.
