Saturday, December 19, 2015

crafts: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Saturday, December 19, 2015

crafts 
When referring to vehicles, “craft” is both singular and plural. Two aircraft, many watercraft, etc. Do not add an S.

But when referring to hobbies and skills such as “woodcrafts” or “arts and crafts” adding an S in the plural form is standard.
















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