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handcrafted

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhændˌkɹæftɪd// UK //hˈændkɹɑːftɪd// hand·craft·ed

v. made by hand rather than by a machine. You use this to describe things that are made with care and skill by a person.

v. produced by hand rather than by machine. Often implies a high degree of individual skill, attention to detail, and a personal touch.


SIMPLE

The artist sells handcrafted jewelry at the local market.

CONTEXTUAL

The workshop specializes in handcrafted furniture made from reclaimed wood and traditional joinery techniques.

COMPLEX

While mass-produced items offer consistency, the unique imperfections of handcrafted goods often make them more desirable to collectors who value the artisan's personal signature.

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