slöjd — meaning in English

English meaning

• craft noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
• shop noun A place, physical or online, where goods or services are sold.
• woodwork noun Items or fittings made of wood, such as doorframes, trim, and cabinets.

Senses

slöjd is used for these senses in English:

• 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].
• shop A variety of classes taught in junior or senior high school that teach vocational skills.
• slöjd A system of handicraft-based education started in Finland in 1865 and later adopted worldwide.
• woodwork (uncountable) Working with wood.

craft — full definition

1. noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
2. noun A trade or occupation requiring skilled manual work.
3. noun A boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft (used for vessels generally).
4. noun Cleverness or cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
5. verb To make or produce something with skill and care.

shop — full definition

1. noun A place, physical or online, where goods or services are sold.
2. noun A workshop where things are made or repaired.
3. verb To visit stores or browse products with a view to buying.
4. verb To inform on someone to the authorities.

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