handwork

noun

hand·​work ˈhand-ˌwərk How to pronounce handwork (audio)
: work done with the hands and not by machines : handiwork
handworker noun

Examples of handwork in a Sentence

She wore a beaded dress that required many hours of handwork.
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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handwork was before the 12th century

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“Handwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handwork. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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handwork

noun
hand·​work ˈhan-ˌdwərk How to pronounce handwork (audio)
: work done with the hands and not by machine
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