handcraft
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈhændkræft/
KK: /ˈhændkræft/
noun
Definition
A type of craft that is made by hand, often involving skills and techniques to create items such as art, decorations, or useful objects.
Example
She enjoys handcrafting unique jewelry from natural materials.
Conversation
I saw an amazing handcraft fair this weekend.
That sounds interesting! What kind of things did they have?
They had beautiful pottery and handmade jewelry.
I love that! I should check it out next time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
craft
art
skill
Antonyms
disregard
neglect
destruction
transitive verb
Definition
To create or make something using your hands, often involving skill and artistry.
Example
She loves to handcraft unique jewelry from natural materials.
Tense Forms
Past: handcrafted
Past Participle: handcrafted
Conversation
I saw that you handcraft those amazing jewelry pieces.
Thanks! It's a fun way to express my creativity.
I would love to learn how to handcraft something similar.
Root Explanation
Handcraft → It is formed from "hand" (from Old English "hand", meaning the human hand) and "craft" (from Old English "cræft", meaning skill or art). The word "handcraft" refers to creating something skillfully by hand.
Memory Tip
Think of using your 'hand' to create something with 'skill' — that's what handcraft means.
Visually Confused Words
adcraft