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单词 handiwork
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handiwork

noun

hand·​i·​work ˈhan-di-ˌwərk How to pronounce handiwork (audio)
-dē-
1
a
: work done by the hands
b
: work done personally
recognized her handiwork
2
: the product of handiwork

Synonyms

  • affair
  • fruit
  • labor
  • output
  • produce
  • product
  • production
  • thing
  • work
  • yield
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Example Sentences

They admired the potter's beautiful handiwork. I think all of these problems are her handiwork.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English handiwerk, from Old English handgeweorc, from hand + geweorc, from ge- (collective prefix) + weorc work — more at co-

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

handiwork

noun

hand·​i·​work ˈhan-di-ˌwərk How to pronounce handiwork (audio)
: work done by the hands

handiwork

noun

as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort proud of his handiwork, he was certain that the birdhouse would win first place in its category

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • production
  • product
  • work
  • yield
  • produce
  • result
  • fruit
  • labor
  • output
  • resultant
  • outcome
  • thing
  • wares
  • handicraft
  • affair
  • object
  • merchandise
  • article
  • goods
  • effect
  • entry
  • development
  • offspring
  • commodity
  • handcraft
  • aftermath
  • upshot
  • consequence
  • sequence
  • issue
  • outgrowth
  • derivative
  • side effect
  • offshoot
  • residual
  • conclusion
  • sequel
  • line
  • corollary
  • aftereffect
  • by-product
  • side reaction
  • spin-off
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