handicraft
pronunciation
How to pronounce handicraft in British English: UK [ˈhændikrɑːft]
How to pronounce handicraft in American English: US [ˈhændikræft]
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- 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 .