handwriting
noun/ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #7,047 most common English word
Meaning
The style or manner of writing done by hand with a pen or pencil.
Example sentence
The teacher praised her students for their neat handwriting.
Synonyms & related words
- penmanship
- script
- writing
- calligraphy
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