Handicraft

Pronunciation: /ˈhændikræft/

Definitions of handicraft

noun an object made by handicraft

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy making handicrafts in my free time.

A2 She learned how to create beautiful handicrafts from her grandmother.

B1 Handicrafts are a popular souvenir for tourists visiting the region.

B2 The artisan's handmade handicrafts were displayed in a local gallery.

C1 The intricate details of the handicrafts showcased the artist's skill and creativity.

C2 The museum featured a collection of rare and valuable handicrafts from around the world.

Examples of handicraft in a Sentence

formal The artisan displayed exceptional skill in creating intricate handicraft pieces.

informal I love making handicrafts in my spare time, it's so relaxing.

slang Check out these cool handicrafts I found at the market!

figurative Her words were like delicate handicrafts, carefully woven together to create a beautiful story.

Grammatical Forms of handicraft

• plural: handicrafts
• comparative: more handicraft
• superlative: most handicraft
• present tense: practices handicraft
• future tense: will practice handicraft
• perfect tense: has practiced handicraft
• continuous tense: is practicing handicraft
• singular: handicraft
• positive degree: handicraft
• infinitive: to practice handicraft
• gerund: practicing handicraft
• participle: practiced handicraft

Origin and Evolution of handicraft

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'handicraft' originated from the Middle English term 'handicrafte' which was derived from the Old English word 'handcræft'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to skilled manual work done with the hands, the term 'handicraft' has evolved to encompass a wide range of crafts and activities involving the use of various materials and techniques.