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handcraft

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

noun

  1. handicraft.


verb (used with object)

  1. to make (something) by manual skill.

handcraft British  
/ ˈhændˌkrɑːft /

noun

  1. another word for handicraft

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (tr) to make by handicraft

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of handcraft

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

Example Sentences

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Ms Liew sold handcrafted jewellery to make ends meet, while relying on her savings and donations to put her youngest daughter through university.

From BBC

And the Four Seasons in Riyadh has opened a tonic bar — but with no booze — that asks you to “delight in a symphony of handcrafted cocktails meticulously prepared to elevate your senses.”

From Los Angeles Times

Downright Bedding has been perfecting down for 50 years, handcrafting comforters, pillows, and feather beds to order.

From Salon

The most elusive offerings—often called “grail” pens—may have handcrafted nibs or are vintage or limited editions.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC