handiwork
UK: ˈhændiˌwɜːk | US: ˈhændiˌwɜːrk
n. work done skillfully by hand; the result of creative effort or craftsmanship.
handiwork = hand<manual> + iwork<work>
- hand (from Old English hand, meaning "body part used for grasping or making")
- iwork (archaic form of work, from Old English weorc, meaning "labor or creation")
Etymology Origin:
The word handiwork originates from Old English handgeweorc, combining hand (manual action) and geweorc (work). Over time, geweorc simplified to work, while the connective -i- preserved the compound structure. The term emphasizes manual skill, reflecting its historical association with artisanship and physical labor.
The intricate carvings are a testament to the artist’s handiwork.
She admired the handiwork of the quilt, stitched with precision.
The potter’s handiwork was displayed at the local fair.
His handiwork in repairing the antique clock impressed everyone.
The handiwork of nature is evident in the canyon’s formations.