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1handcraft

noun hand·craft \-ˌkraft\

Definition of HANDCRAFT

:  handicraft
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First Known Use of HANDCRAFT

before 12th century

Related to HANDCRAFT

Synonyms
art, craft, handicraft, trade

Rhymes with HANDCRAFT

abaft, aircraft, butt shaft, campcraft, camshaft, crankshaft, downdraft, driveshaft, engraft, indraft, kingcraft, life raft, rockshaft, scoutcraft, seacraft, skin graft, spacecraft, stagecraft, statecraft, tradecraft, updraft, witchcraft, woodcraft

2handcraft

verb

: to make (something) by using your hands

Full Definition of HANDCRAFT

transitive verb
:  to fashion by handicraft
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First Known Use of HANDCRAFT

1947

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