Definition of "industrial arts" [industrial arts]

• A subject of study aimed at developing the manual and technical skills required to work with tools and machinery. (noun)

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• "The fine as well as the industrial arts found among this remarkable people, distinguished by Erasmus as possessed of the patientia laboris, an eager and passionate culture."
• "& T as an industrial arts teacher, the superintendent saw that as an opportunity to provide a service to the schools."