handicraft

[ han-dee-kraft, -krahft ]

/ ˈhæn diˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft /

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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.

Nearby words

handholding, handicap, handicap register, handicapped, handicapper, handicraft, handicraftsman, handies peak, handily, handiron, handism

Also handcraft.

Origin of handicraft

1225–75; Middle English hendi craft dexterous skill. See handy, craft

Related forms

hand·i·craft·ship, noun

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Examples from the Web for handicraft

And after I graduated, I succeeded in finding a job in handicraft and embroidery.
Meryl Streep Tells Zarcquona's Story||September 16, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Every man ought to engage in some kind of work, either braincraft or handicraft.
Sparkling Gems of Race Knowledge Worth Reading|Various
It was, probably, the first form of handicraft, if we except the fashioning of flints and clubs.
Pottery, for Artists Craftsmen & Teachers|George J. Cox
On arrival, each convict receives instruction in some handicraft, chosen by himself or one of the foremen.
Criminal Man|Gina Lombroso-Ferrero

And judged even as pieces of handicraft, apart from their poetic interest, these gardens are worthy of careful study.
Garden-Craft Old and New|John D. Sedding
Perhaps the best result of our engaging in handicraft work was the relief from unspeakable depression of spirits.
Lights and Shadows in Confederate Prisons|Homer B. Sprague

British Dictionary definitions for handicraft

handicraft

/ (ˈhændɪˌkrɑːft) /

noun

skill or dexterity in working with the hands

a particular skill or art performed with the hands, such as weaving, pottery, etc

Also called: handcraft the work produced by such a skill or artlocal handicraft is on sale

Derived Forms

handicraftsman, 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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handicraft

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handicraft

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