practical skill
nounUK /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl skɪl/
US /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl skɪl/
A practical skill is something you can do well with your hands or body, like tying your shoes.
Cooking is a practical skill that everyone should learn.
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2. A job-related ability that helps you do tasks at work.
Fixing a printer is a practical skill for an office worker.
3. An ability you learn by doing something again and again, not just by reading.
Riding a bike is a practical skill you get better at with practice.
4. A helpful talent for daily life, like saving money or cleaning.
Knowing how to change a light bulb is a simple practical skill.