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Definition of Waft
1. Noun. A long flag; often tapering.
Generic synonyms: Flag
Specialized synonyms: Pennoncel, Pennoncelle, Penoncel
2. Verb. Be driven or carried along, as by the air. "Sounds wafted into the room"
3. Verb. Blow gently. "A breeze wafted through the door"
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]