industrial arts
Americannoun
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(used with a plural verb) the methods of using tools and machinery, as taught in secondary and technical schools.
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(used with a singular verb) a subject or course of study that teaches such methods and skills.
Etymology
Origin of industrial arts
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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Frank Neff graduated from Purdue prior to his career as an industrial arts teacher.
From Seattle Times • May 4, 2018
The ag shop, as well as the wood shop that sat idle after the industrial arts department closed, are filled with equipment bought by a grant from the education foundation.
From Washington Times • Jan. 29, 2017
For many years, he taught industrial arts and automotive technology to middle and high school students in Valley Stream, N.Y.,
From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2016
When Mr. Thompson completed his military service, he studied industrial arts and mathematics at UCLA.
From Washington Post • Sep. 23, 2015
Kristina nods and starts walking toward the street entrance, and I run across the parking lot and in the side door by the industrial arts wing.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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