ancient craft

collocation in English

meaningsofancientandcraft

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ancient
adjective
uk
/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/us
/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very ...
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craft
noun
uk
/krɑːft/us
/kræft/
skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects; a job or activity that needs skill and experience, or something produced using skill ...
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(Definition ofancientandcraftfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It is a veryancientcraftin this land, if "craft" be the right word.
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We are talking about third party insurance, not insurance to preserve or protectancientcraft.
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It would be tragic if thisancientcraftdied out.
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The extremely long needles are popular for use in theancientcraftof coiled basket making.
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However, with the development of technology, theancientcraftgrew obsolete.
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In recent years, higher prices and a renewed interest in hand-made carpets has helped to revive theancientcraftin the mountain villages.
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Abandoned quarries are evidence of theancientcraftof stonemasons.
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Our proper business is to get this thing out, and not to preserve a fine andancientcraft.
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Sualkuchi anancientcraftvillage-having silk-rearing and weaving communities, potters, goldsmiths and oil pressures.
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Climatic conditions, public health considerations, andancientcraftskills also affected his design decisions.
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The permanent and temporary projects draw inspiration fromancientcraftand modern technology.
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Banner-making is anancientcraft.
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Lace-making is anancientcraft.
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I want now to refer to some of the activities of small businessmen practising ancient crafts and trades.
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It is equally true that many of the goods in this category involve the use of ancient crafts and skills, of which silverware is perhaps the most conspicuous example.
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The city has carefully preserved the traditions of ancient crafts: embroidery, gold embroidery, silk weaving, engraving on copper, ceramics, carving and painting on wood.
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The visitor centre also includes exhibits, and there are demonstrations of ancient crafts.
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There is evidence of the presence of ancient crafts (ironworks, brickworks).
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