handwork

noun

hand·​work ˈhand-ˌwərk How to pronounce handwork (audio)
: work done with the hands and not by machines : handiwork
handworker noun

Example Sentences

She wore a beaded dress that required many hours of handwork.
Recent Examples on the Web In fact, the brand reports that each heel and outsole require 2-3 hours of precise handwork to manufacture. Men's Health, 25 Feb. 2023 The projects must be left behind by a loved one who is deceased or unable to complete the handwork due to illness or disability. Caitlin Huson, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Feb. 2023 The projects must be left behind by a loved one who is deceased or unable to complete the handwork due to illness or disability. Caitlin Huson, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Feb. 2023 His pottery first produced stoneware then transitioned to Parian porcelain, a delicate, pearly white china with intricate handwork and a very smooth finish. oregonlive, 2 Apr. 2022 The projects must be left behind by a loved one who is deceased or unable to complete the handwork due to illness or disability. Caitlin Huson, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Feb. 2023 The projects must be left behind by a loved one who is deceased or unable to complete the handwork due to illness or disability. Caitlin Huson, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2023 Designer Yuki Matsuda, who established the label following a trip to rural Mexico in the 1990s, says that the handwork involved goes far beyond knitting. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2023 Where traditional Neapolitan suiting is distinguished by extensive handwork, which gives suits a unique but also inconsistent character, Sannino embraces cutting-edge engineering alongside craft. Alexander Freeling, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handwork was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Handwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handwork. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

handwork

noun
hand·​work ˈhan-ˌdwərk How to pronounce handwork (audio)
: work done with the hands and not by machine
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