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handicraft

gb/hˈændikɹˌæft/ us/hˈændikɹˌæft/
B2 Engels
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skilled making by hand

making things by hand with skill

Gebruikspatroon: handicraft (as an activity)
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not confuse handicraft with handicap (a disadvantage or disability).
Synoniemen
craft (More general; can include non-traditional or non-handmade crafts.) | craftwork (Emphasizes the quality or workmanship of hand skills.)
Antoniemen
mass production (Making large quantities by machine rather than by hand.)
Woordcombinaties
traditional handicraft |handicraft skills |handicraft techniques |handicraft making |handicraft class |handicraft workshop |local handicraft |handicraft tradition |handicraft production |handicraft sector
Thema's
arts |hobbies |work |culture
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • I enjoy handicraft on the weekend.
  • He teaches handicraft at a community center.
Zelfstandig naamwoord B2 entity
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handmade craft item

a thing made by hand

Gebruikspatroon: a handicraft; handicrafts (plural)
Veelgemaakte fout:
Handicraft is often used in the plural (handicrafts) to mean handmade goods in general.
Synoniemen
handmade item (Plain and broad; not necessarily traditional or decorative.) | artisan product (Often suggests higher-end, boutique, or food-related handmade goods.)
Antoniemen
factory-made product (Produced by machines in an industrial setting.)
Woordcombinaties
local handicrafts |traditional handicrafts |sell handicrafts |buy handicrafts |handicraft items |handicraft products |handicraft souvenirs |handicraft vendor |handicraft stall |handicraft exhibition
Thema's
shopping |arts |culture |travel
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • I bought a handicraft as a gift.
  • These handicrafts are made locally.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
handicraft
IPA
GB/hˈændikɹˌæft/
US/hˈændikɹˌæft/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
han - di - craft (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (han)
Woordvormen
Noun
  • Base: handicraft
  • Plural: handicraft, handicrafts
Woordfamilie
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
Uitdrukkingen

handicraft fair

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/hˈændikɹˌæft fˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase

event selling handmade goods

a market event for handmade things

Voorbeelden
  • 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

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/hˈændikɹˌæft ˈɪndəstɹi/
fixed phrase

business of handmade crafts

the business of making and selling handmade things

Voorbeelden
  • 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

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/hˈændikɹˌæft mˈɑɹkɪt/
fixed phrase

market for handmade crafts

a place to buy handmade crafts

Voorbeelden
  • 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

Voorbeelden
  • 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

Voorbeelden
  • 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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