handwork
/'hændwə:k/
Definition
- Noun:
- Work done by hand, manual labor: "Handwork" refers to work or an object produced primarily or entirely by using one's hands, without the use of machinery or automation. It emphasizes skill, craftsmanship, and personal effort.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The intricate embroidery is a beautiful example of traditional handwork.
- He takes pride in the handwork that goes into each piece of custom furniture.
- The restoration of the antique clock required hours of delicate handwork.
Advanced Usage
- "To be a piece of handwork": to be an object created manually.
- This lace tablecloth is a fine piece of handwork passed down through generations.
Variants and Related Words
- Handcraft (noun/verb): Often used synonymously with handwork, especially to refer to the activity or its products.
- She sells her handcraft at the local market.
- Handmade (adjective): Made by hand, not by machine.
- They specialize in handmade pottery.
- Handiwork (noun): The result of work done by hand; sometimes used to mean the result of one's actions, not necessarily physical.
- The messy room was clearly the handiwork of the children.
Synonyms
- Manual work: Labor performed with the hands.
- Craftsmanship: Skill in a particular craft, often involving handwork.
- Artisanal work: Work done by a skilled craftsperson.
Related Phrases
- The work of one's own hands: Emphasizes personal creation and effort.
- He built the shed with the work of his own hands.
Related Idioms
- To have a hand in something: To be involved in making or doing something.
- She had a hand in designing the community garden.
Noun
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a work produced by hand labor
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