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industrial arts

–noun
the methods of using tools and machinery, as taught in secondary and technical schools.

Origin:
1840–50
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industrial arts  
n.   (used with a sing. verb)
A subject of study aimed at developing the manual and technical skills required to work with tools and machinery.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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