SINCE 1828
handicraft
noun
hand·i·craft
| \ ˈhan-di-ˌkraft
, -dē-\
, -dē-\
Definition of handicraft
1a
: manual skill
b
: an occupation requiring skill with the hands
2
: the articles fashioned by those engaged in handicraft
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Other Words from handicraft
handicrafter
\ ˈhan-di-ˌkraf-tər
, -dē- \
noun
, -dē- \
noun
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handicraft
noun
English Language Learners Definition of handicraft
: an activity that involves making something in a skillful way by using your hands
: an object made by skillful use of your hands
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handicraft
noun
hand·i·craft
| \ ˈhan-di-ˌkraft
\
\
Kids Definition of handicraft
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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