an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
volunteers demonstrating early American handicrafts, such as blacksmithing, glassblowing, and weaving
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Recent Examples of handicraftEnjoy the exhibits: This year, they’re divided into culinary arts, hobbies and handicrafts, horticulture, livestock, table settings, visual arts, wine and woodworking.—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 19 July 2025 Concerning handicrafts and textile making, silk and its products are protected in several Indian regions, for example Muga Silk from Assam, Uppada Jamdani sarees from Andhra Pradesh or Banarasi sarees from Uttar Pradesh.—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 The space is thoughtfully curated with local handicrafts like Thai kites and pottery, warm textures, and views over a private lagoon.—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 Her first creations, a diamond necklace and earrings in a fan motif, referenced her family’s roots in eastern Nigeria, where making fans, especially in raffia and leather, is a traditional handicraft.—Victoria Gomelsky, New York Times, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for handicraft
Wednesday's trades were a step in that direction for New York's front seven.
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Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Micah Parsons might’ve requested a trade earlier this month, but Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer is more or less expecting the star pass rusher to suit up for the team’s Week 1 matchup.
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