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handicraft

[ han-dee-kraft, -krahft ]

noun

  1. manual skill.
  2. an art, craft, or trade in which the skilled use of one's hands is required.
  3. the articles made by handicraft:

    a shop offering the handicraft of various South American nations.



handicraft

/ ˈ³óæ²Ô»åɪˌ°ì°ùÉ‘Ë´Ú³Ù /

noun

  1. skill or dexterity in working with the hands
  2. a particular skill or art performed with the hands, such as weaving, pottery, etc
  3. Also calledhandcraft the work produced by such a skill or art

    local handicraft is on sale

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Derived Forms

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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³ó²¹²Ô»åi·³¦°ù²¹´Ú³Ùî€È´³ó¾±±è noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of handicraft1

1225–75; Middle English hendi craft dexterous skill. See handy, craft
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of handicraft1

C15: changed from handcraft through the influence of handiwork , which was analysed as if handy + work
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In ancient Greece, Athena was the goddess of war, handicraft and wisdom.

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Since the painstaking technique of stop-motion animation relies literally on the artists’ handicraft, this tracks brilliantly.

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Others are installations with social messaging - conserve water, pray for world peace, save handicrafts.

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Activities in the camp include traditional dances, the selling of handicrafts, debates and political demonstrations.

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Reconstruction has come slowly in a largely rural area with an aging population, known for Wajima lacquerware and other handicrafts.

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