handcraft

1 of 2

noun

hand·​craft ˈhan(d)-ˌkraft How to pronounce handcraft (audio)

handcraft

2 of 2

verb

handcrafted; handcrafting; handcrafts

transitive verb

: to fashion by handicraft

Examples of handcraft in a Sentence

Noun we learned about traditional handcrafts like barrel-making and leather-working at the colonial history museum Verb She handcrafted a set of bowls out of red clay.
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Noun
The brand is also launching a modern heirloom collection in December, which highlights the handcraft of Donegal tweed with pieces made in the town of Donegal, on the west coast of Ireland. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024 Related Video Winona Ryder Breaks Down 15 Looks, From Beetlejuice to Stranger Things The pair became interested in supporting handcraft, and specifically, the art of basket weaving. Emily Chan, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2024
Verb
They’re encased in a striking green leather travel case that has been handcrafted in Florence, Italy. Mark Littler, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Internally, architectural details include a dramatic circular glass staircase that was handcrafted in New Zealand and shipped to Florida. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for handcraft 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handcraft was before the 12th century

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“Handcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handcraft. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

handcraft

1 of 2 noun
hand·​craft -ˌkraft How to pronounce handcraft (audio)

handcraft

2 of 2 verb
: to make by handicraft
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