Inglese

handicraft

gb/hˈændikɹˌæft/ us/hˈændikɹˌæft/
B2 Inglese
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Sostantivo B2 process
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skilled making by hand

making things by hand with skill

Schema d'uso: handicraft (as an activity)
Errore comune:
Do not confuse handicraft with handicap (a disadvantage or disability).
Sinonimi
craft (More general; can include non-traditional or non-handmade crafts.) | craftwork (Emphasizes the quality or workmanship of hand skills.)
Contrari
mass production (Making large quantities by machine rather than by hand.)
Collocazioni
traditional handicraft |handicraft skills |handicraft techniques |handicraft making |handicraft class |handicraft workshop |local handicraft |handicraft tradition |handicraft production |handicraft sector
Temi
arts |hobbies |work |culture
Esempi
  • The museum runs weekend sessions in traditional handicraft for families.
  • Handicraft requires patience, steady hands, and practice.
  • She learned the handicraft of weaving from her grandmother.
Esempi per chi studia
  • I enjoy handicraft on the weekend.
  • He teaches handicraft at a community center.
Sostantivo B2 entity
2

handmade craft item

a thing made by hand

Schema d'uso: a handicraft; handicrafts (plural)
Errore comune:
Handicraft is often used in the plural (handicrafts) to mean handmade goods in general.
Sinonimi
handmade item (Plain and broad; not necessarily traditional or decorative.) | artisan product (Often suggests higher-end, boutique, or food-related handmade goods.)
Contrari
factory-made product (Produced by machines in an industrial setting.)
Collocazioni
local handicrafts |traditional handicrafts |sell handicrafts |buy handicrafts |handicraft items |handicraft products |handicraft souvenirs |handicraft vendor |handicraft stall |handicraft exhibition
Temi
shopping |arts |culture |travel
Esempi
  • We brought home a few handicrafts from the village market.
  • The shop specializes in pottery and other handicrafts.
  • Each handicraft is slightly different because it is made by hand.
Esempi per chi studia
  • I bought a handicraft as a gift.
  • These handicrafts are made locally.
Grammatica
Forma base
handicraft
IPA
GB/hˈændikɹˌæft/
US/hˈændikɹˌæft/
Sillabe e accento
han - di - craft (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (han)
Forme flesse
Noun
  • Base: handicraft
  • Plural: handicraft, handicrafts
Famiglia di parole
Forms
handicrafts noun
Core family
craft noun B1 handcraft verb handmade adjective B1 handcrafted adjective
Related words
craftsman noun B2 craftswoman noun craftsperson noun craftwork noun artisan noun
Advanced or less common
craftsmanship noun artisanal adjective
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handicraft fair

1
/hˈændikɹˌæft fˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase

event selling handmade goods

a market event for handmade things

Esempi
  • There’s a handicraft fair in the town square this weekend.
  • She sells her jewelry at the annual handicraft fair.
  • We spent the afternoon browsing a handicraft fair by the river.

handicraft industry

1
/hˈændikɹˌæft ˈɪndəstɹi/
fixed phrase

business of handmade crafts

the business of making and selling handmade things

Esempi
  • Tourism provides a major boost to the local handicraft industry.
  • The report highlights challenges facing the handicraft industry.
  • Online platforms have changed how the handicraft industry reaches customers.

handicraft market

1
/hˈændikɹˌæft mˈɑɹkɪt/
fixed phrase

market for handmade crafts

a place to buy handmade crafts

Esempi
  • We picked up souvenirs at the handicraft market.
  • The city’s handicraft market is busiest in the evenings.
  • Prices at the handicraft market vary by stall.

handicraft shop

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/hˈændikɹˌæft ʃˈɑp/
fixed phrase

store selling handmade crafts

a store for handmade items

Esempi
  • There’s a small handicraft shop next to the museum.
  • The handicraft shop sells baskets, scarves, and carved wood figures.
  • We stopped at a handicraft shop to look for souvenirs.

handicraft tradition

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/hˈændikɹˌæft tɹədˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase

long-standing craft practice

a cultural way of making crafts for a long time

Esempi
  • The region has a strong handicraft tradition in metalwork.
  • They work to protect the handicraft tradition from disappearing.
  • Her designs are modern but rooted in handicraft tradition.

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