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sloyd

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /slɔɪd/
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noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

A knife for carving.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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History

Etymology

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