handicraft
[ han-dee-kraft, -krahft ]
/ ˈhæn diˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft /
noun
manual skill.
an art, craft, or trade in which the skilled use of one's hands is required.
the articles made by handicraft: a shop offering the handicraft of various South American nations.
Also
handcraft.
OTHER WORDS FROM handicraft
hand·i·craft·ship, nounWords nearby handicraft
handholding,
handicap,
handicap register,
handicapped,
handicapper,
handicraft,
handicraftsman,
handies peak,
handily,
handiron,
handism
Example sentences from the Web for handicraft
British Dictionary definitions for handicraft
handicraft
/ (ˈhændɪˌkrɑːft) /
noun
skill or dexterity in working with the hands
a particular skill or art performed with the hands, such as weaving, pottery, etc
Also called: handcraft
the work produced by such a skill or art
local handicraft is on sale
Derived forms of handicraft
handicraftsman, nounWord Origin for handicraft
C15: changed from
handcraft through the influence of
handiwork, which was analysed as if
handy +
work