haft

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Noun haft has 1 sense

haft, helve - the handle of a weapon or tool
--₁ is a kind of handle, grip, handgrip, hold
--₁ is a part of
ax, axe; knife; sword, blade, brand, steel; dagger, sticker; sickle, reaping hook, reap hook; awl; file

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Haft

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A handle of a tool or weapon, typically made of wood or metal, attached to the blade or head.

Example sentence: The knight held his sword by the haft and prepared for battle.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

To provide a handle or grippable portion to a tool or weapon.

Example sentence: The blacksmith expertly hafted the newly forged axe.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2:

A small settlement or locality, often rural and not widely known.

Example sentence: The picturesque haft was nestled in the heart of the countryside.