Definition of Haft

1. Noun. The handle of a weapon or tool.

Exact synonyms: Helve
Group relationships: Awl, Ax, Axe, Dagger, Sticker, File, Knife, Reap Hook, Reaping Hook, Sickle, Blade, Brand, Steel, Sword
Generic synonyms: Grip, Handgrip, Handle, Hold

Definition of Haft

1. n. A handle; that part of an instrument or vessel taken into the hand, and by which it is held and used; -- said chiefly of a knife, sword, or dagger; the hilt.

2. v. t. To set in, or furnish with, a haft; as, to haft a dagger.

Definition of Haft

1. Noun. The handle of a tool or weapon. ¹

2. Verb. To fit a handle to a tool or weapon. ¹

3. Noun. (Northern English dialect) A piece of mountain pasture to which a farm animal has become hefted. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Haft

1. to supply with a handle [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Haft

haffles
hafflin
haffling
hafflins
haffs
hafis
hafiz
hafizes
haflis
hafnate
hafnia
hafnian
hafnium
hafniums
hafnon
haft (current term)
hafta
haftara
haftarahs
haftaras
haftarot
haftaroth
hafted
hafter
hafters
hafting
haftorahs
haftoros
haftorot
haftoroth

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