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
Developed in 1700, the handcraft is now exclusively produced by a single family-run orchard. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024 The report also tied arts and handcrafts to ceremony and religion. Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
See the village decorated for the holidays, watch handcrafting demonstrations, and stroll the grounds, hot apple cider and kettle corn in hand. Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 They’re encased in a striking green leather travel case that has been handcrafted in Florence, Italy. Mark Littler, Forbes, 31 Oct. 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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Cite this Entry

“Handcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handcraft. Accessed 3 Dec. 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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