Croft
noun
A small area of farmland used for growing crops or keeping animals, typically coming with a smaller building like a home or barn.
He and his wife live on a small croft in the countryside.
Often appears as...
- small croft
- croft land
noun
A puckered seam in fabric giving a pleated effect.
The croft in the chest area added a unique texture to the dress.
Often appears as...
- croft seam
- fashion croft
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To make a puckered seam in fabric.
She crofted the sleeves of the dress for a pleated effect.
Often appears as...
- croft fabric
- croft detail
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small area of farmland used for growing crops or keeping animals, typically coming with a smaller building like a home or barn.
He and his wife live on a small croft in the countryside.
Often appears as...
- small croft
- croft land
noun
A puckered seam in fabric giving a pleated effect.
The croft in the chest area added a unique texture to the dress.
Often appears as...
- croft seam
- fashion croft
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To make a puckered seam in fabric.
She crofted the sleeves of the dress for a pleated effect.
Often appears as...
- croft fabric
- croft detail
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3UK Origin
The term 'croft' is particularly used in the context of rural Scotland and Northern England.
Traveling through the Highlands, you'll see many quaint crofts.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
'Croft' implies a smaller plot of agricultural land, not large fields or commercial farms.
They own a croft, not a vast farm.
Pro Tip 3/3Self-Sufficiency
Crofts are often associated with subsistence farming, supporting the family living on it.
Their croft supplies all their vegetable needs.
Pro Tip 1/3UK Origin
The term 'croft' is particularly used in the context of rural Scotland and Northern England.
Traveling through the Highlands, you'll see many quaint crofts.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
'Croft' implies a smaller plot of agricultural land, not large fields or commercial farms.
They own a croft, not a vast farm.
Pro Tip 3/3Self-Sufficiency
Crofts are often associated with subsistence farming, supporting the family living on it.
Their croft supplies all their vegetable needs.
Pro Tip 1/3UK Origin
The term 'croft' is particularly used in the context of rural Scotland and Northern England.
Traveling through the Highlands, you'll see many quaint crofts.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
'Croft' implies a smaller plot of agricultural land, not large fields or commercial farms.
They own a croft, not a vast farm.
Pro Tip 3/3Self-Sufficiency
Crofts are often associated with subsistence farming, supporting the family living on it.
Their croft supplies all their vegetable needs.
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airborne the only difference from a conventional hovercraft is that it's got a hidden wheel that touches down to drive it forward which is a bit of a cheat but it's still pretty cool now if you're sitting at home thinking you'd really like to own over croft but don't want to spend a fortune buying one
Video examples
Build Your Own...
airborne the only difference from a conventional hovercraft is that it's got a hidden wheel that touches down to drive it forward which is a bit of a cheat but it's still pretty cool now if you're sitting at home thinking you'd really like to own over croft but don't want to spend a fortune buying one
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Quote examples
Richard Corliss
American Writer
From her first superheroine role in 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider' - which earned $275 million globally in 2001, back when that was real money - Jolie has been the one actress who can stand up to any male star and stare him down.
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Ann Cleeves
British Writer
Shetland' is adapted from the novel 'Red Bones.' The book is based around an archaeological dig, and the mystery starts with the murder of the elderly woman who crofts the land where the dig is happening.
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Sandi Toksvig
British Writer
My ambition is to stop showing off. I'd love to be a tweedy academic. I'd be happy living in a croft. I like making jam. So why am I a semi-public figure?
Quote examples
Richard Corliss
American Writer
From her first superheroine role in 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider' - which earned $275 million globally in 2001, back when that was real money - Jolie has been the one actress who can stand up to any male star and stare him down.
Quote examples
Ann Cleeves
British Writer
Shetland' is adapted from the novel 'Red Bones.' The book is based around an archaeological dig, and the mystery starts with the murder of the elderly woman who crofts the land where the dig is happening.
Quote examples
Sandi Toksvig
British Writer
My ambition is to stop showing off. I'd love to be a tweedy academic. I'd be happy living in a croft. I like making jam. So why am I a semi-public figure?
Example 1 of 3
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