handcraft

1 of 2

noun

hand·​craft ˈhan(d)-ˌkraft How to pronounce handcraft (audio)

handcraft

2 of 2

verb

handcrafted; handcrafting; handcrafts

transitive verb

: to fashion by handicraft

Examples of handcraft in a Sentence

Noun we learned about traditional handcrafts like barrel-making and leather-working at the colonial history museum Verb She handcrafted a set of bowls out of red clay.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
That latter detail plays into the brand’s desire to not only marry the concept of jewels and upscale accommodations, but also to do so via Italy’s renowned handcraft. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 June 2024 Today Schmid admits that A. Lange & Söhne sometimes must negotiate both its original and reborn history but always with an eye toward the art and handcraft of watchmaking. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2024
Verb
Every component within the interior, which is dressed in blue leather, is handcrafted. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 June 2024 This cutting board, on sale for under $45 on Amazon, is handcrafted from your choice of Maple, Cherry, or Walnut wood. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for handcraft 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1911, in the meaning defined above

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

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Cite this Entry

“Handcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handcraft. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

handcraft

1 of 2 noun
hand·​craft -ˌkraft How to pronounce handcraft (audio)

handcraft

2 of 2 verb
: to make by handicraft
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