Diy Project Vocabulary

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun work done by hand; craftsmanship

  • The artist proudly displayed her handiwork at the gallery.
  • Check out the chef's handiwork in the kitchen, it's amazing!
  • I can't believe the handiwork that went into fixing up that old car.
  • Nature's handiwork can be seen in the intricate patterns of a snowflake.

adjective not skillful or clever with the hands; awkward or clumsy

  • She found the new tool to be quite unhandy for the task at hand.
  • I always struggle with using this unhandy remote control.
  • That unhandy gadget is such a pain to deal with.
  • His unhandy way of expressing himself often leads to misunderstandings.

noun the act of covering a surface with sawdust

verb present participle form of the verb 'sawdust', meaning to cover a surface with sawdust

  • The workers were sawdusting the wood to create a smooth finish.
  • I sawdusting the furniture before painting it.
  • I'm tired of sawdusting this old table, it's taking forever.
  • She was sawdusting her problems away, trying to ignore them.