handicraft
noun
manual skill.
handicrafts
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pluralof handicraft.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Taliban authorities rule by a strict interpretation of Islamic law, barring women from the majority of professions while permitting some to work in industries such as handicrafts.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
Brazil Potash has invested in a local school and soccer team, and has promised to help the Mura expand income from fish farming, small-scale agriculture and handicrafts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2025
Over the years, he's had offers - government grants, promises of apprentices, even suggestions from the state handicrafts department.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2025
They hold a bazaar to display handicrafts made by Christian and Muslim women, including food, textiles, and holiday decorations.
From Slate ● Dec. 24, 2024
The two were the patrons of handicrafts, the arts which along with agriculture are the support of civilization; he the protector of the smiths as she of the weavers.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
