English Explanatory Dictionary

sloyd

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Scandinavian system of handicraft-based education that emphasizes the importance of practical, hands-on work to develop cognitive and problem-solving skills. In particular, it is often associated with woodworking and carving, but can include other crafts as well.
  2. A knife for carving.

Pronunciation

/slɔɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sloyd.wav

Word forms

sloyd sloyds slojd slöjd

Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish slöjd (“handicraft, handiwork, skills”). Doublet of sleight.

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