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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These nation-wide country-goes-city celebrations of agricultural bounty, mechanical innovations and skilled handcrafts have been drawing crowds since the first fair was held in upstate New York in 1841.—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 The luxury boot brand uses real leather and handcrafts every pair of boots.—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
It’s made of long-lasting stoneware, and each tiny detail is carefully handcrafted for a unique finish on every piece.—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025 The senior team at New Year Market and the iRi team handcrafted the key charms/shoe charms, priced at $20 to $30.—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for handcraft
Word History
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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