First Known Use: 15th century
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1heft
noun \ˈheft\
: weight or heaviness
: importance or influence
Full Definition of HEFT
1
a : weight, heaviness b : importance, influence
2
archaic : the greater part of something : bulk
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Origin of HEFT
from heave, after such pairs as weave : weft
Related to HEFT
- Synonyms
- avoirdupois, heaviness, weight
2heft
verb
: to lift (something) up
Full Definition of HEFT
transitive verb
1
: to heave up : hoist
2
: to test the weight of by lifting <hefting the rod … to get the feel of it — Consumer Reports>
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First Known Use of HEFT
circa 1661
HEFT Defined for Kids
heft
verb \ˈheft\
heft·edheft·ing
Definition of HEFT for Kids
: to lift something up <She hefted her suitcase onto the train.>
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