craftwork
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4.0
- noun
- /ˈkræftˌwɜrk/
:
artesanía
- My grandfather Tom at least toughed out their marriage until the four children were grown and gone, and brought in whatever he could from second jobs of carpentry and general craftwork.
- paintings or other craftwork
Examples
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I appreciate handmade craftwork, and you've inspired me.
Blog text (10) -
From then on, it was only a matter of time before the rest of the world caught on to the craftwork behind Japanese denim.
Blog text (3) -
And I trade with other makers, which is a great way of acquiring beautifully made art and craftwork.
Blog text (1) -
Amy wanted to work; she made extra money fashioning clay pots by hand; some people were willing to pay for good craftwork.
Fiction book (1995) -
Elsewhere in Africa, the sporadic collecting activity of Christian missionaries has provided some of our earliest physical evidence of art and craftwork from the continent.
Academic text (2006) -
Affinities: paintings, sculptures, craftwork, and photographs demonstrating cross-cultural interaction in South Africa.
Academic text (2005) -
Unlike Rococo art, their work is not obviously decorative, and these artists did not build careers around commissions for mural paintings or other craftwork.
Academic text (1993) -
The gallery displayed beautiful craftwork created by local artisans.
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I admire the craftwork on this handmade vase; it shows great skill and attention to detail.
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Her craftwork includes stunning jewelry made from recycled materials.
Synonyms
36
4.2
A thing made by hand that shows skill and care
4
3.5
An object made by hand or the skill of making things by hand
Antonyms
How Skillful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Craftwork comes from the parts craft (an old word for 'skill' or 'strength') and work ('work' or 'something made'), giving the image of skill used to make things. So craftwork means handmade objects that show skill and care.