woodcraft
noun
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noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English wood Proto-Germanic *krafjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *kraftuz Proto-West Germanic *kraftu Old English cræft Old English -cræft Middle English -craft English -craft English woodcraft From wood + -craft.
- Any of the skills related to a woodland habitat, especially those relating to outdoor survival; these skills collectively.
““Yes, Waziri,” replied Busuli. “They passed us late yesterday, as we were about to turn back after you. They had no woodcraft. We heard them coming for a mile before we saw them, and as we had other business in hand we withdrew into the forest and let them pass.””
“I don't think some of your—um—pure-blooded Dwarfs have as much woodcraft as might be expected. You've left tracks all over the place.”
- The art or skill of wood carving.
verb
Etymology: Etymology tree English wood Proto-Germanic *krafjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *kraftuz Proto-West Germanic *kraftu Old English cræft Old English -cræft Middle English -craft English -craft English woodcraft From wood + -craft.
- To carve or craft from wood.