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- [han-dee-wurk]
- /ˈhæn diˌwɜrk/
- /ˈhæn.dɪ.wɜːk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [han-dee-wurk]
- /ˈhæn diˌwɜrk/
Definitions of handiwork word
- noun handiwork work done by hand. 1
- noun handiwork the characteristic quality of a particular doer or maker: In all of Mozart's music we discover the handiwork of a genius. 1
- noun handiwork the result of work done by hand: woven mats and other handiwork. 1
- noun handiwork Something that one has made or done. 1
- noun handiwork handcrafting items 1
- noun handiwork sth done or made by sb 1
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Origin of handiwork
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English handiwerk, Old English handgeweorc, variant of handweorc (cognate with German Handwerk). See hand, y-, work
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Parts of speech for Handiwork
noun
adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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handiwork popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
handiwork usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for handiwork
noun handiwork
- workmanship — the art or skill of a workman or workwoman.
- invention — the act of inventing.
- design — When someone designs a garment, building, machine, or other object, they plan it and make a detailed drawing of it from which it can be built or made.
- creation — In many religions, creation is the making of the universe, Earth, and creatures by God.
- handicraft — manual skill.
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