handicraft
Translation
handicraft, craft
Examples
The market sells local handicrafts.
The market sells local handicrafts.
She learned the handicraft of weaving from her grandmother.
She learned the handicraft of weaving from her grandmother.
Grammar Patterns
handicrafts (plural) objects made by hand The market sells local handicrafts.
the handicraft of ((-ing)) the skill of doing something by hand She learned the handicraft of weaving.
Similar Words
Synonyms: craft, art, skill, handiwork
Etymology
A compound of 'hand' and 'craft'. It literally means a craft or skill performed with the hands.
Memory Tips
Picture items that are 'crafted' by 'hand'.