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He will therefore have to use what knowledge he can achieve, not to shape the results as the craftsman shapes his handiwork, but rather to cultivate a growth by providing the appropriate environment, in the manner in which the gardener does this for his plants.
Friedrich August von Hayek

Meaning of "handiwork" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HANDIWORK

Old English handgeweorc, from hand + geweorc, from ge- (collective prefix) + weorcwork.
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PRONUNCIATION OF HANDIWORK

handiwork  [ˈhændɪˌwɜːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HANDIWORK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Handiwork is 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.

WHAT DOES HANDIWORK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

handiwork

Handyman

A handyman or handyperson is a person skilled at a wide range of repairs, typically around the home. These tasks include trade skills, repair work, maintenance work, both interior and exterior, and are sometimes described as "odd jobs", "fix-up tasks", and include light plumbing jobs such as fixing a leaky toilet or light electric jobs such as changing a light fixture.

Definition of handiwork in the English dictionary

The definition of handiwork in the dictionary is work performed or produced by hand, such as embroidery or pottery. Other definition of handiwork is the result of the action or endeavours of a person or thing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HANDIWORK


artwork
ˈɑːtˌwɜːk
bodywork
ˈbɒdɪˌwɜːk
busywork
ˈbɪzɪˌwɜːk
bywork
ˈbaɪˌwɜːk
clockwork
ˈklɒkˌwɜːk
coursework
ˈkɔːsˌwɜːk
daywork
ˈdeɪˌwɜːk
fancywork
ˈfænsɪˌwɜːk
firework
ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk
framework
ˈfreɪmˌwɜːk
homework
ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk
housework
ˈhaʊsˌwɜːk
journeywork
ˈdʒɜːnɪˌwɜːk
network
ˈnɛtˌwɜːk
paperwork
ˈpeɪpəˌwɜːk
patchwork
ˈpætʃˌwɜːk
teamwork
ˈtiːmˌwɜːk
waxwork
ˈwæksˌwɜːk
wickerwork
ˈwɪkəˌwɜːk
woodwork
ˈwʊdˌwɜːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HANDIWORK

handicap
handicap register
handicapped
handicapper
handicapping
handicraft
handicrafter
handicraftsman
handier
handiest
handily
handiness
handism
handjar
handjob
handkercher
handkerchief
handlanger
handle
handle with kid gloves

WORDS THAT END LIKE HANDIWORK

all in a day´s work
at work
beadwork
field work
fieldwork
footwork
glasswork
group work
guesswork
local area network
metalwork
millwork
needlework
neural network
out of work
rework
social work
telework
wirework
work

Synonyms and antonyms of handiwork in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HANDIWORK»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «handiwork» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of handiwork

Translation of «handiwork» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HANDIWORK

Find out the translation of handiwork to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of handiwork from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «handiwork» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

手工
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

obra
570 millions of speakers

English

handiwork
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

करतूत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العمل اليدوي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

рук
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

obra
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হস্তকৃত শিল্প
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ouvrage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Perbuatan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Handwerk
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

手仕事
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

세공품
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Handiwork
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thủ công
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கைவேலை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हस्तकला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

el işi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

opera
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dzieło
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рук
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lucrarea mâinilor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εργόχειρο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

handewerk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hantverk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

handiwork
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of handiwork

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HANDIWORK»

The term «handiwork» is regularly used and occupies the 57.446 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HANDIWORK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about handiwork

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3 QUOTES WITH «HANDIWORK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word handiwork.
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Friedrich August von Hayek
He will therefore have to use what knowledge he can achieve, not to shape the results as the craftsman shapes his handiwork, but rather to cultivate a growth by providing the appropriate environment, in the manner in which the gardener does this for his plants.
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James Prescott Joule
After the knowledge of, and obedience to, the will of God, the next aim must be to know something of His attributes of wisdom, power, and goodness as evidenced by His handiwork.
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Victoria Moran
Our culture has long mistrusted the body. It's been seen as a confusing blend of God's handiwork and the devil's playground. It is, rather, a vortex of intelligence.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HANDIWORK»

Discover the use of handiwork in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to handiwork and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Iraq, My Handiwork: History, Headlines and Prophecy
From Cain and Abel to Shock & Awe, Iraq has arguably been the most violent nation on earth. But God has a plan for Iraq. See this amazing nation through the eyes of Scripture-the nation God himself calls "my handiwork."
Ron Brackin, Isam Ghattas, 2011
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Holiday Handiwork
Gillian Souter. 9 Handy Crafts offers young readers a world of creativity in arts and crafts. Using paper, paints, and a variety of other materials, young artists can complete twenty practical projects in each book. Easy-to-follow instructions, clear  ...
Gillian Souter, 2001
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If I'm God's Handiwork, Would Someone Please Explain These ...
In her uniquely humorous, yet insightful way, bestselling author Lechner helps women discover and understand God's great destiny for their lives.
Cathy Lechner, 2002
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Charles Waterton: his home, habits, and handiwork. ...
Richard HOBSON. The manifestly and very distinctly and painfully visible drooping into the grave, so heart-rending to his numerous admirers, had for a considerable time before the fatal accident, gradually and extensively foretold the  ...
Richard HOBSON, 1867
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Woman's Handiwork in Modern Homes
Mrs. Burton Harrison. Do not use an iron upon the wrong side, if you can avoid it. Spread a clean blanket upon an ironing-table or upon the floor of an unused room ; place your piece of work with the right side down upon the blanket, and ...
Mrs. Burton Harrison, 1881
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Faith Prints: God Is Here
God's. Handiwork. Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, who formed you in the womb: I am the Lord, who made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who by myself spread out the earth. —Isaiah 44:24 Reflection The universe is ...
Mark H. Young, 2014
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Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible
In the ancient Near East the sun, moon, and stars were often deified; here they are explicitly presented as the LORD'S handiwork and called upon to praise him. V. 4 concludes the imperatives and is a partial echo of v. 1 (cf. "heavens," v.
James D. G. Dunn, John William Rogerson, 2003
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The Book of Craftsmen: The Story of Man's Handiwork Through ...
This is a new release of the original 1936 edition.
Marjory Bruce, 2013
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The Creator's Canvas: A Photographer's Reflections on the ...
The Creator's Canvas combines breathtaking photography and inspiring prose to lead the reader on a three-fold journey: back into the far reaches of time when God spoke the universe into being, to the four corners of our present earth to see ...
Stephen Payne, 2008
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Primitive Industry Primitive Industry: Or Illustrations of ...
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
Henry C Abbott, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HANDIWORK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term handiwork is used in the context of the following news items.
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Mackenzie Valk, Dallas Keuchel's Girlfriend: 5 Fast Facts | Heavy.com
You're admiring the handiwork of Gold Sport Collectibles. GSC has a deal with Rawlings to produce golden baseballs used in auctions and, ... «Heavy.com, Jul 15»
2
One Man's Obsession With Antique Toys Resulted in a Museum …
Many of the items at the museum boast metal handiwork we no longer see in toys. (Image courtesy of Kidd's Toy Museum). The crowded ... «Smithsonian, Jul 15»
3
Community Plagued by Break-ins | WNEP.com
... “Cinderella” inside the theater on Keystone Street Tuesday, one day after they showed up to find the place a mess, the handiwork of burglars. «wnep.com, Jul 15»
4
Biggest Takeaways from Oklahoma City Thunder 2015 Summer …
For a team built almost exclusively through the draft, the summer league is the first chance to see its handiwork in action. While the wins and ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
5
'Field of Dreams' movie legacy hits close to home
His handiwork won over the previous owners of the farm when Koltz hauled the model to Dyersville for a photo opportunity a few years ago. «Green Bay Press Gazette, Jul 15»
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Joaquin El Chapo Guzman prison escape: pictures - News.com.au
... and found something else entirely — a 50-by-50-centimetre hole leading into the tunnel. Law enforcement inspect the handiwork. Source: AP. «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
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All The Great Things About The 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of …
That's definitely the handiwork of the Joker. He killed Jason Todd and left his body to burn. The costume shows what appears to be those burns, ... «Tech Times, Jul 15»
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6 Takeaways From My Current Content Marketing Crushes
It's hard not to stare, and smile, at their handiwork. What other brands do you know that willingly guide your through the process of knocking off ... «Business 2 Community, Jul 15»
9
Obama Hopes History Will Prove Him Right on Iran - National Journal
Robert Menendez of New Jersey, are more than willing to appear before cameras to denounce Secretary of State John Kerry's handiwork as ... «National Journal, Jul 15»
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Our home overrun by ITBP, say China-border villagers - The Times …
He said the theft occurred while he was away, and it might well have been the handiwork of poachers who are active in the winter months. «Times of India, Jul 15»

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