Handwerk — meaning in English
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English meaning
- craft noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
- craftsmanship noun The skill and care shown in making something, or the quality of a piece of skilled work.
- handicraft noun A trade requiring skill of hand; manual occupation; handcraft.
- trade verb To buy and sell goods, services, or securities.
Senses
Handwerk is used for these senses in English:
- craft Ability, skilfulness, especially skill in making plans and carrying them into execution; dexterity in managing affairs, adroitness, practical cunning; ingenuity in constructing, dexterity [9th century].
- craft (countable, plural crafts) A branch of skilled work or trade, especially one requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill, but sometimes applied equally to any business, calling or profession; the skilled practice of a practical occupation [since the 9th century].
- craftsmanship The quality of being a craftsman.
- handicraft A trade requiring skill of hand; manual occupation; handcraft.
- trade (countable) The skilled practice of a practical occupation.
craft — full definition
- noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
- noun A trade or occupation requiring skilled manual work.
- noun A boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft (used for vessels generally).
- noun Cleverness or cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
- verb To make or produce something with skill and care.