handcraft

American

[hand-kraft, -krahft, hand-kraft, -krahft] / ˈhændˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft, ˈhændˈkræft, -ˈkrɑft /

noun

handicraft.

verb (used with object)

to make (something) by manual skill.

handcraft British

/ ˈhændˌkrɑːft /

noun

another word for handicraft

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verb

(tr) to make by handicraft

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Etymology

Origin of handcraft

before 1000; Middle English; Old English handcræft. See handicraft

Example Sentences

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It opened a dress making department in 2000, and now has 52 skilled artisans who handcraft every piece.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

Traditionally, artisans handcraft only a few pairs a day, rather than producing them in mass quantities.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

But for the energy-intensive power tools he uses to handcraft boats from his home on Karampuang Island, he needs diesel.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2023

"If customers would like to order a beverage that is not listed on our menu, we recommend they know the recipe so that their barista can handcraft the beverage perfectly for them," the spokesperson added.

From Fox News • Oct. 25, 2021

The other afternoon the program might comprise English followed by sewing, mending, weaving, or similar handcraft instruction.

From A Stake in the Land by Speek, Peter A. (Peter Alexander)

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