Sloyd
//slɔɪd// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 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."
Example
More examples"He asked what exactly was the position given to the "sloyds" (handicrafts) in teaching …"
Etymology
Borrowed from Swedish slöjd (“handicraft, handiwork, skills”). Doublet of sleight.
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