Definition of Waft

1. Noun. A long flag; often tapering.

Exact synonyms: Pennant, Pennon, Streamer
Generic synonyms: Flag
Specialized synonyms: Pennoncel, Pennoncelle, Penoncel

2. Verb. Be driven or carried along, as by the air. "Sounds wafted into the room"
Generic synonyms: Be Adrift, Blow, Drift, Float

3. Verb. Blow gently. "A breeze wafted through the door"
Generic synonyms: Blow

Definition of Waft

1. v. t. To give notice to by waving something; to wave the hand to; to beckon.

2. v. i. To be moved, or to pass, on a buoyant medium; to float.

3. n. A wave or current of wind.

4. v. t. To give notice to by waving something; to wave the hand to; to beckon.

5. v. i. To be moved, or to pass, on a buoyant medium; to float.

6. n. A wave or current of wind.

Definition of Waft

1. Verb. (ergative) to cause to float easily or gently through the air ¹

2. Noun. A light breeze. ¹

3. Noun. Something (a scent or odor), such as a perfume, that is carried through the air. ¹

4. Noun. (nautical) A flag, (also called a waif or wheft), used to indicate wind direction or, with a knot tied in the center, as a signal. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Waft

1. to carry lightly over air or water [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Waft

waffle
waffle iron
waffle irons
waffled
waffler
wafflers
waffles
wafflestomper
wafflestompers
wafflier
waffliest
waffling
wafflings
waffly
waffs
waft (current term)
waft off
waftage
waftages
wafted
wafter
wafters
wafting
waftings
wafts
wafture
waftures
wafty
wag
wag-at-the-wall

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