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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In my case, I never had someone to teach me beyond the one industrial arts class I took in junior high.
From Washington Post • Sep. 28, 2022
Frank Neff graduated from Purdue prior to his career as an industrial arts teacher.
From Seattle Times • May 4, 2018
That same year was the last year industrial arts were taught at the school, and they’ve been slowly folded into the ag department, which helped drive participation.
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
He suggested that I consider becoming an industrial arts teacher.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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