Used in a Sentence

handicraft

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for handicraft.

Editorial note

Isn't it great - even though the machine is now performing the handicraft, you can still feel creative.

Examples14
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A trade requiring skill of hand; manual occupation; handcraft.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of handicraft gathered in one view.

noun

A trade requiring skill of hand; manual occupation; handcraft.

noun

An artifact produced by handicraft.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for handicraft.

Example sentences

1

Isn't it great - even though the machine is now performing the handicraft, you can still feel creative.

2

Every political leader in the history of the country has espoused such kinship and love for the handicraft.

3

For most of history, shoemaking has been a handicraft, limited to time consuming manufacture by hand.

4

Anything that is a labour of love (handicraft, physical paintings, pottery etc.) will still be around for some time yet.

5

If you were a handicraft worker and a factory opened, your old livelihood was destroyed.

6

Traditional handicraft, traditional cooking, traditional songs -- all of these things can be learned.

7

Yes, there is part of this in math too, but thats the handicraft-stuff.

8

It may make sense for woodworking and handicraft, which I assume is the origin, but for any other use?

9

And hence also the propaganda for a return to handicraft and household industry.

10

A lot of times the speed to releasing new features is more important, while the handicraft of the UI/UX is less important and in those cases using a framework is absolutely the right choice.

11

There's no actual handicraft involved to set one environment apart from another.

12

We see evidence from historical modes of production like artisinal handicraft.

Quote examples

1

It's not that I can't say "create" or "make" and tack on some extra words to imply a craft/handicraft/tinkering meaning.

2

This is why what we do is called "engineering", not a handicraft.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use handicraft in a sentence?

Isn't it great - even though the machine is now performing the handicraft, you can still feel creative.

What does handicraft mean?

A trade requiring skill of hand; manual occupation; handcraft.

What part of speech is handicraft?

handicraft is commonly used as noun.