Meaning of the word heft in English

What does heft mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

heft

US /heft/
UK /heft/

Verb

1.

to lift, hold, or carry something heavy using your hands:

Example:
I watched him heft the heavy sack onto his shoulder.

Noun

1.

the weight of something:

Example:
Despite their considerable heft, buffalo are agile creatures.
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