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- [sloid]
- /slɔɪd/
- /slˈɔɪd/
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- [sloid]
- /slɔɪd/
Definitions of sloyd word
- noun sloyd a system of manual training based on experience gained in woodworking, originally developed in Sweden. 1
- noun sloyd an originally Swedish education system involving the teaching of crafts, including woodwork, to improve child development 0
- noun sloyd a system of manual training originating in Sweden, based upon the use of hand tools in woodcarving and joining 0
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Origin of sloyd
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; < Swedish slöjd craft, industrial art, woodworking; cognate with sleight
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Parts of speech for Sloyd
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sloyd popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.