manual training

noun

1. training in the various manual arts and crafts, as woodworking.

Word History and Origins

Origin of manual training¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

There is not a part used in its construction that cannot be found about an ordinary manual-training shop.

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The beginnings of manual training must indeed be provided for in school; paper cutting, sewing and whittling.

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It has proved itself to be a valuable departure from other branches of Manual Training work and gives promise of being permanent.

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And this the common schools and the manual training and trade schools are working to accomplish.

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I am an earnest advocate of manual training and trade teaching for black boys, and for white boys, too.

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