Definition of HANDWRITING

handwriting

Plural: handwritings

Noun

  • something written by hand
    • "she recognized his handwriting"
  • the activity of writing by hand
    • "handwriting can be slow and painful for one with arthritis"
  • The act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.
  • Text that was written by hand.
  • The characteristic writing of a particular person.
  • A characteristic trait or hallmark by which somebody may be recognised.

Verb

  • write by hand
  • present participle and gerund of handwrite

Origin / Etymology

From hand + writing, equal to handwrite + -ing.

Scrabble Score: 19

handwriting: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
handwriting: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
handwriting: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

handwriting: valid Words With Friends Word