handiwork
Translation
handiwork, workmanship
Examples
The beautiful quilt is her handiwork.
The beautiful quilt is her handiwork.
The broken vase was the cat's handiwork.
The broken vase was the cat's handiwork.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) handiwork the result of someone's work or actions The beautiful quilt is her handiwork.
Similar Words
Synonyms: creation, workmanship, craft, handicraft
Etymology
A compound of 'hand' and 'work'. It literally means 'work done by the hands'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'work' of someone's 'hands'. It can be used for positive results (a beautiful creation) or negative ones (a mess).