Craft and Handcraft

Craft

Craft noun - An occupation requiring skillful use of the hands.
Usage example: the craft of cabinetmaking was much admired in colonial times

Handcraft and craft are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Handcraft" instead the word "Craft" as a noun or a verb.

Handcraft

Handcraft noun - An occupation requiring skillful use of the hands.
Usage example: we learned about traditional handcrafts like barrel-making and leather-working at the colonial history museum
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Craft and handcraft are semantically related. You can use "Craft" instead the word "Handcraft" as a noun or a verb.
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