handwork
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- hand worker noun
- handworked adjective
Etymology
Origin of handwork
before 1000; Middle English; Old English handweorc. See hand, work; cf. handiwork
Example Sentences
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The projects must be left behind by a loved one who is deceased or unable to complete the handwork due to illness or disability.
From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2023
Finding a way to cut out handwork in China and Bangladesh would allow more clothing manufacturing to move back to Western consumer markets, including the United States.
From Reuters • Dec. 12, 2022
People of all ages chatted and snacked — many simultaneously keeping their fingers busy with handwork.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2021
Each wig can take between 40 and 60 hours of handwork to make and cost between $1,250 and $1,800, Fleming said.
From Washington Times • Dec. 28, 2019
The Old were sitting quietly, some visiting and talking with one another, others doing handwork and simple crafts.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
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