handcraft

1 of 2

noun

hand·​craft ˈhan(d)-ˌkraft 

: handicraft

handcraft

2 of 2

verb

handcrafted; handcrafting; handcrafts

transitive verb

: to fashion by handicraft

Synonyms

Noun

• art
• craft
• handicraft
• trade

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Village women are challenging that outlook by incorporating the bird into traditional songs and handcrafts. —The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 May 2025

Christina, a former dental assistant, and Ian, who previously worked in information technology, handcraft donated guitar and bass strings into earrings, necklaces and bracelets. —Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025

Verb

His jewelry pieces are almost always made of common materials such as silver, steel and rock crystal and are roughly handcrafted. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

To celebrate the state’s iconic overlooks, the West Virginia Department of Tourism partnered with Nicholas County Career and Technical Center students to design and handcraft the state’s Almost Heaven swings. —West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for handcraft

• abaft
• aircraft
• camshaft
• crankshaft
• downdraft
• engraft
• priestcraft
• redraft
• schoolcraft
• spacecraft
• stagecraft
• statecraft

Kids Definition

handcraft

1 of 2 noun

hand·​craft -ˌkraft 

: handicraft

handcraft

2 of 2 verb

: to make by handicraft