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The wooden birdhouse showed Liam's handiwork.
What does Handiwork mean?
Handiwork means something made or done by hand.
Dictionary definition
Work made or done by someone's hands, especially skillful craft or repair work.
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The quilt was careful handiwork made by several students.
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The museum display helped visitors notice the handiwork in each carved detail.
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What does handiwork mean?
Handiwork is work created or completed by hand.
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A craft can be a kind of handiwork.
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Partnoun.
MeaningHandiwork means something made or done by hand.
ExampleExample: The wooden birdhouse showed Liam's handiwork.
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- Syllables
- han · dee · wurk
- Strongest beat
- han
- Ending
- wurk
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on han.
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Synonyms
Words like Handiwork
craftSkillful work made by hand.
workmanshipThe skill shown in making something.
creationSomething that has been made.
Antonyms
Opposite words
machine workWork made mainly by a machine instead of by hand.
mass productionMaking many items in the same way, often by machine.
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Base word
handiwork
adjective
handmade
Made by hand rather than by machine.
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