handicraft
[han-dee-kraft, -krahft]
noun
manual skill.
an art, craft, or trade in which the skilled use of one's hands is required.
the articles made by handicraft: a shop offering the handicraft of various South American nations.
Also handcraft.
Origin of handicraft
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Related Words for handicraft
craft, art, artifact, product, invention, creation, profession, calling, production, design, achievement, trade, vocation, handiwork, result, artisanshipExamples from the Web for handicraft
Contemporary Examples of handicraft
And after I graduated, I succeeded in finding a job in handicraft and embroidery.
Meryl Streep Tells Zarcquona's StorySeptember 16, 2011
Historical Examples of handicraft
Machinery is a triumph of handicraft as truly as sculpture and architecture.
Cellini was remarkable for his readiness and dexterity in handicraft.
Self-HelpSamuel Smiles
We admit so much, but our handicraft was certainly not to blame.
Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2)William Delisle Hay
Yet perhaps he succeeded as well in it as he would have done at any handicraft.
Saved from the SeaW.H.G. Kingston
The joint is self-wedging and will be of interest to Handicraft Instructors.
Woodwork JointsWilliam Fairham
handicraft
noun
Word Origin for handicraft
C15: changed from handcraft through the influence of handiwork, which was analysed as if handy + work
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