Meaning of "handcraft" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF HANDCRAFT

handcraft  [ˈhændˌkrɑːft]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HANDCRAFT

Handcraft is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb handcraft in English.

WHAT DOES HANDCRAFT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Handicraft

A handicraft, sometimes more precisely expressed as artisanal handicraft, is any of a wide variety of types of work where useful and decorative objects are made completely by hand or by using only simple tools. It is a traditional main sector of craft, and applies to a wide range of creative and design activities that are related to making things with one's hands and skill, including work with textiles, moldable and rigid materials, paper, plant fibers, etc. Usually the term is applied to traditional techniques of creating items that are both practical and aesthetic. Collective terms for handicrafts include artisanry, handicrafting, crafting, and handicraftsmanship. The term arts and crafts is also applied, especially in the United States and mostly to hobbyists' and children's output rather than items crafted for daily use, but this distinction is not formal, and the term is easily confused with the Arts and Crafts design movement, which is in fact as practical as it is aesthetic.

Definition of handcraft in the English dictionary

The definition of handcraft in the dictionary is to make by handicraft.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO HANDCRAFT

PRESENT

Present

I handcraft

you handcraft

he/she/it handcrafts

we handcraft

you handcraft

they handcraft

Present continuous

I am handcrafting

you are handcrafting

he/she/it is handcrafting

we are handcrafting

you are handcrafting

they are handcrafting

Present perfect

I have handcrafted

you have handcrafted

he/she/it has handcrafted

we have handcrafted

you have handcrafted

they have handcrafted

Present perfect continuous

I have been handcrafting

you have been handcrafting

he/she/it has been handcrafting

we have been handcrafting

you have been handcrafting

they have been handcrafting

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I handcrafted

you handcrafted

he/she/it handcrafted

we handcrafted

you handcrafted

they handcrafted

Past continuous

I was handcrafting

you were handcrafting

he/she/it was handcrafting

we were handcrafting

you were handcrafting

they were handcrafting

Past perfect

I had handcrafted

you had handcrafted

he/she/it had handcrafted

we had handcrafted

you had handcrafted

they had handcrafted

Past perfect continuous

I had been handcrafting

you had been handcrafting

he/she/it had been handcrafting

we had been handcrafting

you had been handcrafting

they had been handcrafting

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will handcraft

you will handcraft

he/she/it will handcraft

we will handcraft

you will handcraft

they will handcraft

Future continuous

I will be handcrafting

you will be handcrafting

he/she/it will be handcrafting

we will be handcrafting

you will be handcrafting

they will be handcrafting

Future perfect

I will have handcrafted

you will have handcrafted

he/she/it will have handcrafted

we will have handcrafted

you will have handcrafted

they will have handcrafted

Future perfect continuous

I will have been handcrafting

you will have been handcrafting

he/she/it will have been handcrafting

we will have been handcrafting

you will have been handcrafting

they will have been handcrafting

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would handcraft

you would handcraft

he/she/it would handcraft

we would handcraft

you would handcraft

they would handcraft

Conditional continuous

I would be handcrafting

you would be handcrafting

he/she/it would be handcrafting

we would be handcrafting

you would be handcrafting

they would be handcrafting

Conditional perfect

I would have handcraft

you would have handcraft

he/she/it would have handcraft

we would have handcraft

you would have handcraft

they would have handcraft

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been handcrafting

you would have been handcrafting

he/she/it would have been handcrafting

we would have been handcrafting

you would have been handcrafting

they would have been handcrafting

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you handcraft
we let´s handcraft
you handcraft

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to handcraft

Past participle

handcrafted

Present Participle

handcrafting

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

TRANSLATION OF HANDCRAFT

Find out the translation of handcraft to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of handcraft from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «handcraft» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 手工艺
• Translator English - Spanish: artesanía
• English: handcraft
• Translator English - Hindi: handcraft
• Translator English - Arabic: الحرفية
• Translator English - Russian: рукоделие
• Translator English - Portuguese: artesanato
• Translator English - Bengali: handcraft
• Translator English - French: artisanat
• Translator English - Malay: Tangan
• Translator English - German: Handwerk
• Translator English - Japanese: ハンドクラフト
• Translator English - Korean: 공예
• Translator English - Javanese: Handcraft
• Translator English - Vietnamese: thủ công
• Translator English - Tamil: Handcraft
• Translator English - Marathi: हस्तकला
• Translator English - Turkish: el emeği göz nuru
• Translator English - Italian: artigianato
• Translator English - Polish: rzemieślnicze
• Translator English - Ukrainian: рукоділля
• Translator English - Romanian: artizanat
• Translator English - Greek: βιοτεχνίας
• Translator English - Afrikaans: handwerk
• Translator English - Swedish: handarbete
• Translator English - Norwegian: Håndarbeids

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HANDCRAFT»

Discover the use of handcraft in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to handcraft and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Handcraft Illustrated 1996

Issues of Handcraft Illustrated from Winter 1996 through December 1996 bound in 1 volume.

Handcraft Illustrated Editors, 1996

The Handcraft Revival in Southern Appalachia, 1930-1990

Presents the essentials of the subject in a concise and practical manner; concepts and procedures are illustrated with clear line drawings and photos.

Garry Barker, 1991

Handcraft for Baby: Cotton Wares Up to Two Years Old

Includes delightful projects for the new baby, including blankets, slippers, sweaters, hats and more. Each project includes detailed instructions as well as sizing recommendations.

Ondorisha, 1984

Early L. & J.G. Stickley furniture: from Onondaga Shops to ...

A reprint of two rare catalogs (circa 1908–1910) delineating the early achievement of furniture makers (brothers of Gustav Stickley) who played a key role in the Arts & Crafts movement in America, with captioned illustrations of over 200 ...

Donald A. Davidoff, L. & J. G. Stickley, Robert L. Zarrow, 1992

Handcraft Pottery - For Workshop and School

We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Henry Wren, 2008

A Second Book of Easy Handcraft Exercises - Constructional ...

We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

F S Badcock, 2011

Handcraft in Wood and Metal: A Handbook of Training in Their ...

Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

John Hooper, 2012

Mass Customization: Concepts - Tools - Realization

price costs individuality craftmanship processes profit costs for coordination costs for production processes in a network of handcraft companies profit i n d i v i d u a l i t y costs for coordination costs for production industrial processes ...

Thorsten Blecker, 2005

Tourism in Brazil: Environment, Management and Segments

Table 3.1 Main tourist activities and macro regions of the CBT projects Region Project number Main tourist activities North Project 1 accommodation and handcraft production Project 2 handcraft production and gastronomy Project 3 training of ...

Gui Lohmann, Dianne Dredge, 2012

A Patchwork Christmas: Three Christmas Romances with Bonus ...

SEAMS LIKE LOVE by JUDITH MILLER Jilted by a faithless fiancé, Karla Stuke of the Amana Colonies packs away her wedding quilts in 1890, her faith in men destroyed and her hope for marriage and children shattered.

Judith Mccoy Miller, Nancy Moser, Stephanie Grace Whitson, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HANDCRAFT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term handcraft is used in the context of the following news items.

Gregorie descendents gather for family reunion

The Battleford Handcraft Festival is coming up July 17, 18 and 19. Check the posters and ads for details and times. Battleford's parade and ... «The Battlefords News-Optimist, Jul 15»

Blacksmith knew horses, compassion

To honor Long's memory, Bobby Long will handcraft the urn that is to carry his father's ashes. The box, Bobby Long said, will be embellished ... «Orlando Sentinel, Jul 15»

Mischer'Traxler create a buzz at the London Design Festival

Balancing handcraft with technology, unafraid to invent new production methods, question the status quo and tell stories, in every project they ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»

Turkey's brides-to-be flock to vintage look

This elegant handcraft is rarely practiced today because of its costly and arduous nature. In Gaziantep, its birthplace, a number of associations ... «Al-Monitor, Jul 15»

Malbec 'user-friendly' -- try these 11

2013 Handcraft "Artisan Collection" Malbec, California (malbec, zinfandel): aromas and flavors of black plums and black coffee, smooth, ripe ... «Post-Bulletin, Jul 15»

'Dead Island 2' (ALL) No Longer Developed By Yager

An in-depth skill system allows the player to handcraft their own heroes and weapons. After being delayed until 2016, Dead Island 2 seems to ... «WorthPlaying.com, Jul 15»

No End To The Exploitation Of ... Anuradha Shukla

Unfortunately, none of this has had a positive impact on the lives of those who handcraft these wonderful items. Apart from the everyday ... «Google, Jul 15»

Women's group celebrates Christmas in July

We have women who handcraft items, so that takes them some time to do.” This is the organization's fifth year celebrating Christmas in July. «Visalia Times-Delta, Jul 15»

Nell Nolan: Summer Wine Festival, FestiGals

Cheryl cited the launch of HandCraft Artisan Collection wines “as the ultimate expressions of her lifestyle and history.” She has started ... «The New Orleans Advocate, Jul 15»

Malbec 'user-friendly' (in a good way); try these 11

2013 Handcraft "Artisan Collection" Malbec, California (malbec, zinfandel): aromas and flavors of black plums and black coffee, smooth, ripe ... «SunHerald.com, Jul 15»