handicraft

pronunciation

How to pronounce handicraft in British English: UK [ˈhændikrɑːft]word uk audio image

How to pronounce handicraft in American English: US [ˈhændikræft] word us audio image

  • Noun:
    a work produced by hand labor
    a craft that requires skillful hands

Word Origin

handicraft (n.)
c. 1200, hændecraft, a corruption (perhaps from influence of handiwork) of Old English handcræft "skill of the hand," from hand (n.) + craft (n.).

Example

1. Fortunately these clay figurines have become famous handicraft articles .
2. Based on agriculture , there are handicraft industry and commerce .
3. My favourite handicraft is weaving .
4. A skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft .
5. Cafes , handicraft shops , tour agencies and moneychangers are easy to find .

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