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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
industrial arts en · NOUN
Meanings
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(plural, plural-only) The practical arts, such as engineering, metalworking or carpentry.
Holonym: technology
Near-synonym: trades
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(plural, plural-only) The academic discipline, or subject area, teaching the knowledge and skills needed to work with tools and machinery.
The high school curriculum of the era included industrial arts, home economics, business administration, fine arts, music, physical education, and intramural and extramural sports, all on top of the three Rs.
Synonyms
trades