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haft

/hæft/

NOUN

1. Handle of a tool or weapon

The part of a tool, weapon, or implement that is held in the hand and used to grip, control, or operate it.

1.1. Tools and implements

Refers to the handle or gripping part of a hand tool, designed to provide control and leverage during use.

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Examples

  • The blacksmith attached the iron head securely to the wooden haft.
  • The carpenter replaced the damaged haft of his hammer.
  • A comfortable haft provides better control when using a hand tool.

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1.2. Weapons and blades

Refers specifically to the handle or gripping section of a weapon, such as a sword, dagger, axe, or knife.

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Examples

  • The warrior gripped the worn leather haft of his battle axe.
  • The ancient weapon featured an elaborately decorated wooden haft.
  • The craftsman carved intricate patterns into the sword's haft.

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NOUN

2. Mountain pasture associated with livestock

A piece of mountain pasture or grazing land to which an animal, particularly a sheep, has developed a customary attachment or association.

2.1. Livestock grazing and mountain pastures

Used in traditional pastoral terminology to describe a specific area of upland grazing land associated with an animal's established grazing territory.

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Examples

  • The sheep returned to their familiar haft on the mountainside.
  • Each flock was accustomed to grazing within its own haft.

Related Words

  • sheep
  • livestock
  • moorland
  • upland
  • common
  • grazing
  • herding
  • rangeland

VERB

3. Fitting or gripping with a handle

To equip a tool or weapon with a handle, or to hold and control something by its handle.

3.1. Attaching handles to tools and weapons

Describes the process of fitting or securing a handle to a tool or weapon so that it can be held and operated effectively.

Synonyms

Examples

  • The craftsman carefully hafted the stone axe with a wooden handle.
  • The blacksmith hafted the blade before completing the weapon.

Related Words

  • hafting
  • hafted
  • attachment
  • fitting
  • assembly
  • handle
  • toolmaking