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- pronunciation:
- heft
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
weight or heaviness, esp. as perceived by lifting.
a knife with balance and heft |
related words: |
weight |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
hefts, hefting, hefted |
definition 1: |
to judge or estimate the weight of by lifting.
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definition 2: |
to lift up; heave.
- similar words:
- boost
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related words: |
lift, pick up |
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derivation: |
hefter (n.) |
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