handiwork
/ˈhændiwɜːk/noun
उच्चारण हैन्डिवर्क
हस्तकला, हाथ का काम, कारीगरी
Core word
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[U]
work that you do, or something that you have made, especially using your artistic skill
हस्तकला, हाथ का काम, कारीगरी
- Radhika stepped back to admire her handiwork.
- The embroidery was the handiwork of village women.
- The children proudly showed their parents their handiwork.
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- The wall painting was the handiwork of the local students.
- She looked at her handiwork and smiled with satisfaction.
Synonyms handicraft craftsmanship workmanship creation
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[U] often disapproving
a thing done by a particular person or group, especially something bad
(किसी का) किया-धरा, करतूत
- The police think the fire was the handiwork of the gang.
- The neat embroidery was the handiwork of Radhika's grandmother.
- Police believe the break-in was the handiwork of professionals.
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- The mess in the kitchen was clearly the handiwork of the puppy.
- Was this scribbling on the wall your handiwork?
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handiwork (uncountable noun)
Handiwork is uncountable. It means things made by hand or the work of a particular person, and it takes a singular verb.
Handiwork uncountable है। इसका अर्थ हाथ से बनी वस्तुएँ या किसी विशेष व्यक्ति का काम है, और इसके साथ singular verb आती है।
- The embroidery is the handiwork of local women.
- Her handiwork is displayed in the school hall.
sb's handiwork
Use a possessive before handiwork to show who made or caused something.
किसने कुछ बनाया या किया, यह बताने के लिए handiwork से पहले possessive आता है।
- The beautiful garden is Radhika's handiwork.
handiwork (ironic use)
The word can be used humorously or sarcastically for the result of someone's actions, usually something bad.
इस शब्द का प्रयोग हास्य या व्यंग्य में किसी के कार्यों के परिणाम के लिए भी होता है, प्रायः बुरे परिणाम के लिए।
- The broken window was clearly the handiwork of the neighbour's children.
admire / show off one's handiwork
Typical verbs are admire, inspect, display and show off.
इसके साथ admire, inspect, display और show off जैसी क्रियाएँ आती हैं।
- He stepped back to admire his handiwork after painting the wall.
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verb + handiwork
admiredisplayinspectshow offsell
- The children proudly displayed their handiwork at the school fair.
adjective + handiwork
finecarefulskilleddelicateown
- The delicate handiwork on the shawl took months to complete.
the handiwork of + noun
a master craftsmanlocal artisansa young artistnaturevandals
- The carvings on the temple are the handiwork of local artisans.
handiwork + noun
exhibitionstallcontestclass
- She took part in the handiwork contest at college.
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- The tailor looked at the finished kurta and smiled at his handiwork.
दर्जी ने तैयार कुर्ते को देखा और अपने हाथ के काम पर मुस्कुराया।
- The rangoli outside the house was the handiwork of the whole family.
घर के बाहर की रंगोली पूरे परिवार के हाथों का काम थी।
- Police said the fire was the handiwork of an arsonist.
पुलिस ने कहा कि यह आग किसी आगज़नी करने वाले का किया-धरा थी।
- Visitors paid a good price for the villagers' handiwork.
आगंतुकों ने गाँव वालों की हस्तकला के अच्छे दाम चुकाए।
- Nature's handiwork is clear in the shape of the canyon.
घाटी के आकार में प्रकृति की कारीगरी साफ़ दिखाई देती है।
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✗ These handiworks are made by women of the village.
✓ This handiwork is made by women of the village.
Handiwork is uncountable, so it has no plural and takes a singular verb.
Handiwork uncountable है, इसलिए इसका plural नहीं होता और singular verb आती है।
✗ The painting is the handiwork from my sister.
✓ The painting is the handiwork of my sister.
Use of, not from, to name the maker.
बनाने वाले का नाम बताने के लिए 'of' आता है, 'from' नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
The three words overlap, but handiwork often points to who made or caused something.
तीनों शब्द आपस में मिलते हैं, पर handiwork प्रायः यह बताता है कि किसने कुछ बनाया या किया।
Work done by a person's hands, or a result that can be traced to a particular person.
किसी व्यक्ति के हाथों से किया गया काम, या ऐसा परिणाम जिसका श्रेय किसी विशेष व्यक्ति को जाए।
- The scratch on the car was the handiwork of a naughty child.
A traditional skill of making articles by hand, or the articles themselves.
हाथ से वस्तुएँ बनाने का पारंपरिक हुनर या स्वयं वे वस्तुएँ।
- Basket-making is a popular handicraft.
The skill and care with which something is made.
किसी चीज़ को बनाने में दिखने वाला कौशल और सावधानी।
- The workmanship of the old table is excellent.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
handicraft craftsmanship workmanship creation doing work act
AaSpelling
h·a·n·d·i·work
With i (not 'handywork').
Spelling h-a-n-d-i-work है, जिसमें i आता है ('handywork' गलत है)।