Haft
noun
The handle of a tool or weapon.
The haft of the axe was made from sturdy oak wood.
Often appears as...
- axe haft
- knife haft
verb
To fit a handle to a weapon or tool.
He hafted the axe with a new wooden handle.
Often appears as...
- haft a knife
- haft an axe
noun
The handle of a tool or weapon.
The haft of the axe was made from sturdy oak wood.
Often appears as...
- axe haft
- knife haft
verb
To fit a handle to a weapon or tool.
He hafted the axe with a new wooden handle.
Often appears as...
- haft a knife
- haft an axe
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Tool Association
Think of 'haft' in relation to the tool it's attached to for easier recall.
Remembering that 'spear haft' refers to a spear's handle helps clarify its use.
Pro Tip 2/3Material Emphasis
The material of the 'haft' affects its quality; consider this in descriptive contexts.
A mahogany haft signifies not just a handle, but a durable and quality one.
Pro Tip 3/3Weapon Narratives
Hafts are often mentioned in tales and history, linking them to heritage and tradition.
Legends often describe the intricate carvings on the hafts of hero's weapons.
Pro Tip 1/3Tool Association
Think of 'haft' in relation to the tool it's attached to for easier recall.
Remembering that 'spear haft' refers to a spear's handle helps clarify its use.
Pro Tip 2/3Material Emphasis
The material of the 'haft' affects its quality; consider this in descriptive contexts.
A mahogany haft signifies not just a handle, but a durable and quality one.
Pro Tip 3/3Weapon Narratives
Hafts are often mentioned in tales and history, linking them to heritage and tradition.
Legends often describe the intricate carvings on the hafts of hero's weapons.
Pro Tip 1/3Tool Association
Think of 'haft' in relation to the tool it's attached to for easier recall.
Remembering that 'spear haft' refers to a spear's handle helps clarify its use.
Pro Tip 2/3Material Emphasis
The material of the 'haft' affects its quality; consider this in descriptive contexts.
A mahogany haft signifies not just a handle, but a durable and quality one.
Pro Tip 3/3Weapon Narratives
Hafts are often mentioned in tales and history, linking them to heritage and tradition.
Legends often describe the intricate carvings on the hafts of hero's weapons.
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this is the chap who's lost the end of his tail I forget what his name is I think it's haft he'll something equally imaginative there's a proper lie on this
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 384 PIPE...
this is the chap who's lost the end of his tail I forget what his name is I think it's haft he'll something equally imaginative there's a proper lie on this
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Hope Jahren
American Scientist
Even a very little girl can wield a slide rule, the cursor serving as a haft.
Quote examples
Hope Jahren
American Scientist
Even a very little girl can wield a slide rule, the cursor serving as a haft.
Example 1 of 1
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