Sloyd

//slɔɪd// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A Scandinavian system of handicraft-based education that emphasizes the importance of practical, hands-on work to develop cognitive and problem-solving skills. In particular, it is often associated with woodworking and carving, but can include other crafts as well. countable, uncountable

    "He asked what exactly was the position given to the "sloyds" (handicrafts) in teaching …"

  2. 2
    A knife for carving. countable, uncountable

    "The sloyd knife, Fig. 84, is a tool likely to be misused in the hands of small children, but when sharp and in strong hands, has many valuable uses."

Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish slöjd (“handicraft, handiwork, skills”). Doublet of sleight.

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