industrial arts

American  

noun

1. (used with a plural verb) the methods of using tools and machinery, as taught in secondary and technical schools.

2. (used with a singular verb) a subject or course of study that teaches such methods and skills.

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Etymology

Origin of industrial arts

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Frank Neff graduated from Purdue prior to his career as an industrial arts teacher.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2018

When Mr. Thompson completed his military service, he studied industrial arts and mathematics at UCLA.

From Washington Post • Sep. 23, 2015

Seven years later, an industrial arts teacher in Texas, Geral Fauss, wanted to draw on students’ enthusiasm as their team advanced to the state football championships.

From New York Times • Sep. 3, 2015

“It was wrong to change his look,” said Judy Kingsberry, the daughter of William Harry Wheeler, who built Tex in 1959 while he taught industrial arts at Canyon High School.

From Washington Times • Jul. 23, 2015

Will Bates was drummed out of Carter and reassigned to teach industrial arts in a middle school.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger