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View usage for: (hændikrɑːft, -kræft) Word forms: plural handicrafts1. countable noun [usually plural]Handicrafts are activities such as embroidery and pottery which involve making things with your hands in a skilful way. 2. countable noun [usually plural]Handicrafts are the objects that are produced by people doing handicrafts. She sells handicrafts to the tourists. More Synonyms of handicraft handicraft in British English (ˈhændɪˌkrɑːft) noun1. 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 called: handcraft the work produced by such a skill or art local handicraft is on sale Derived forms handicraftsman (ˈhandiˌcraftsman) or handicrafter (ˈhandiˌcrafter) noun Word origin C15: changed from handcraft through the influence of handiwork, which was analysed as if handy + workhandicraft in American English (ˈhændɪˌkræft) noun1. expertness with the hands; manual skill 2. an occupation or art calling for skillful use of the hands, as weaving, pottery, etc. 3. work done or articles made by manual skills Derived forms handicraftsman (ˈhandiˌcraftsman) (ˈhændɪˌkræfsmən; ˈhændiˌkræfsmən) nounWord forms: plural ˈhandiˌcraftsmen (ˈhændɪˌkræftmən; ˈhændiˌkræftmən) Word origin ME handiecrafte, altered (infl. by handiwerk, handiwork) < handcrafte < OE handcræftExamples of 'handicraft' in a sentencehandicraft Definition a skill performed with the hands, such as weaving My new handicraft was seashell pictures. Additional synonymsDefinition skill the art of romance Synonyms skill, knowledge, method, facility, craft, profession, expertise, competence, accomplishment, mastery, knack, ingenuity, finesse, aptitude, artistry, artifice (archaic), virtuosity, dexterity, cleverness, adroitnessDefinition skill or ability Lilyanne learned her craft of cooking from her grandmother. Synonyms skill, art, ability, technique, know-how (informal), expertise, knack, aptitude, artistry, dexterity, workmanship, expertnessDefinition the result of someone's work or activity The architect stepped back to admire his handiwork. Synonyms creation, product, production, achievement, result, design, invention, artefact, handicraft, handwork Nearby words ofhandicraft - handgun
- handicap
- handicapped
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- handiness
- handiwork
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