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.
Origin of handicraft
1- Also handcraft.
Other words from handicraft
- hand·i·craft·ship, noun
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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 art: local handicraft is on sale
Origin of handicraft
1C15: changed from handcraft through the influence of handiwork, which was analysed as if handy + work
Derived forms of handicraft
- handicraftsman, noun
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