Definition of handicraft
1a : manual skillb : an occupation requiring skill with the hands
2 : the articles fashioned by those engaged in handicraft
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Examples of handicraft in a Sentence
Her favorite handicraft is sewing.
volunteers demonstrating early American handicrafts, such as blacksmithing, glassblowing, and weaving
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An association works with the Agriculture Ministry to provide nomads with subsidized camel food, and another group helps women sell handicrafts.
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Additional entertainment will be in the park from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting with TJs Magic Show at 11:45 a.m. There will be more than 35 vendors and exhibitors selling food, handicrafts and other items throughout the fair.
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For example, Moore said, the colors and textures of Peruvian nature are seen in the soft ivory alpaca tones and the Andean slate greys and woven textures and handicrafts.
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DanceAfrica, a sprawling, multiday communal celebration, presents dancers and musicians from the United States, Africa and the diaspora, along with an outdoor bazaar selling African food and handicrafts.
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Some residents will be glad to be paid to participate in Inuit cultural demonstrations, and will sell traditional Inuit handicrafts.
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Charming shops and colorful street markets will catch your eyes during the 45-minute car ride from Tulum, so make a stop or two along the way and buy some local handicrafts.
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Her study will build upon previous research of Chinese artisans who specialize in batik handicrafts.
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What to Bring HomeYou'll see handicrafts for sale from street carts and roving vendors throughout the Centro; the up-for-negotiation prices are right, but the quality's not always there.
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Origin and Etymology of handicraft
Middle English handi-crafte, alteration of handcraft
HANDICRAFT Defined for English Language Learners
handicraft
playDefinition of handicraft for English Language Learners
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: an activity that involves making something in a skillful way by using your hands
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: an object made by skillful use of your hands
HANDICRAFT Defined for Kids
handicraft
playDefinition of handicraft for Students
1 : an activity or craft (as weaving or pottery making) that requires skill with the hands
2 : an article made by skillful use of the hands
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