hands-on task
noun phraseUK /ˌhændz ˈɒn tɑːsk/
US /ˌhændz ˈɑːn tæsk/
A hands-on task is a job you do by using your hands.
Building a birdhouse was a fun hands-on task for the whole class.
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2. A learning exercise where students practice by doing rather than just listening.
The science lesson included a hands-on task with magnets.
3. A piece of work that requires direct involvement and active effort.
Cleaning the garage was a real hands-on task.
4. A job in a workplace that involves operating tools or equipment directly.
The internship gave her a hands-on task on the factory floor.