English Explanatory Dictionary

handicraft

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A trade requiring skill of hand; manual occupation; handcraft.
  2. An artifact produced by handicraft.
  3. A man who earns his living by handicraft; a handicraftsman.

Pronunciation

/ˈhændɪkɹæft/ /ˈhændɪkɹɑːft/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-handicraft.wav

Word forms

handicraft handicrafts

Etymology

For handcraft, influenced by handiwork; Old English handcræft. By surface analysis, handy + -craft.

Synonyms

handcraft

Derived words

handicrafted handicrafter handicrafting handicraftman handicraftship handicraftsman handicraftswoman
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