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单词 handwriting
释义

handwriting

noun

hand·​writ·​ing ˈhand-ˌrī-tiŋ How to pronounce handwriting (audio)
1
: writing done by hand
especially : the form of writing peculiar to a particular person
2
: something written by hand
Phrases
handwriting on the wall
: writing on the wall

Synonyms

  • hand
  • penmanship
  • script
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Example Sentences

Her handwriting is nearly impossible to read. she immediately recognized the handwriting on the envelope as that of her old college roommate
Recent Examples on the Web As a result, our hands got crampy and tired, and our handwriting deteriorated. Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Aug. 2022 The play sat among his papers, rendered almost illegible by his handwriting, until it was finally published in 1879. Sam Sacks, WSJ, 24 June 2022 Based on the message written, the placement, the handwriting and the paint, the restaurant’s team believed them to be done by the person or people who tagged the restaurant in January. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2022 The cover for the single features Smith’s handwriting, and images from a favorite photoshoot of his, taken by Olivo on her phone. Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022 Democratic majority previously rejected the Green Party petition in a 3-2 vote on June 30, citing petition sheets with nearly identical handwriting, incomplete personal information, duplicate names and deceased signatories. Hannah Schoenbaum, ajc, 1 Aug. 2022 Democratic majority previously rejected the Green Party petition in a 3-2 vote on June 30, citing petition sheets with nearly identical handwriting, incomplete personal information, duplicate names and deceased signatories. Fox News, 1 Aug. 2022 The messages contained photos of several poems scrawled in a notebook dating to the previous month, which Ayup recognized by the handwriting and style as the work of Imin. Yasmeen Serhan, The Atlantic, 16 July 2022 In the corner, Walter’s handwriting lists the rough capacity for each of the stadium’s four decks. Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

handwriting

noun

hand·​writ·​ing ˈhand-ˌrī-tiŋ How to pronounce handwriting (audio)
: a person's writing

handwriting

noun

1
as in scribble
the form or style of a particular person's writing she immediately recognized the handwriting on the envelope as that of her old college roommate

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • scribble
  • penmanship
  • script
  • hand
  • signature
  • print
  • autograph
  • cursive
  • scrawl
  • scratch
  • copperplate
  • hen scratch
  • cacography
  • backhand
  • hen track
  • running hand
  • John Hancock
  • John Henry
2
as in calligraphy
writing done by hand the columnist laments the decline of fine handwriting, as so few people write letters by hand anymore

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • calligraphy
  • lettering
  • penmanship
  • manuscript
  • longhand
  • script
  • stenography
  • shorthand
  • steno
  • phonography

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • type
  • print
  • typewriting
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