Definition of haft - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
toolsDated handle of a tool or weaponDated
- He gripped the haft of the axe tightly.
2.
weaponsDated hilt of a sword or daggerDated
- The ornate haft of the sword was encrusted with jewels.
Verb
toolsDated attach a handle to a tool or weaponDated
- He hafted the axe before using it.
Images of haft
handle of a tool or weapon 
hilt of a sword or dagger
Origin of haft
Old English, hæft (handle)
Terms with haft included in their meaning
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tools
having a handle or haft attached
Examples of haft in a sentence
He replaced the haft of the broken hammer. He gripped the haft tightly. The haft was intricately designed. He carefully hafted the spear for balance. The craftsman hafted the tool with precision.
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- French:manche, emmancher, ...
- German:Griff, einen Griff anbringen, ...
- Italian:manico, attaccare un manico, ...
- Spanish:mango, empuñar, ...
- Portuguese:cabo, fixar, ...
- Chinese:柄, 安装, ...
- Japanese:柄, 柄を取り付ける, ...
- Arabic:مِقْبَض, رَكَّبَ مِقْبَضًا, ...
- Hebrew:יָדִית, לְחַבֵּר יָדִית, ...
- Russian:рукоятка, прикреплять рукоятку, ...
- Ukrainian:рукоятка, прикріплювати, ...
- Hindi:हैंडल, हैंडल लगाना, ...
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