haft

Definition of haftnext
as in handle
a part by which an implement is held the blade of the adze is still good, but the haft is broken and will have to be replaced

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Recent Examples of haft Along with the traditional sofreyé haft seen, a spread of items set out to welcome the new year, this year’s event encouraged people to honor the lives of protesters killed by placing flowers on a map of Iran. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 In a Brooklyn apartment, Nozlee Samadzadeh thinks about family while building a haft sin, a traditional Nowruz table with symbolic objects on it. Sarah Ventre, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noun
  • The durable, wood-like texture is UV- and weather-resistant, and has handles on the side.
    Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • At BetMGM, the handle of the 2022 final between France and Argentina is the only World Cup game with a higher handle than the Americans’ three group play games in the sportsbook’s history.
    Doug Kezirian, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • In recent days, after Museveni was sworn in for a seventh consecutive term, Kainerugaba has strengthened his grip with a series of directives and orders usually reserved for the head of state.
    Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Adidas Virginia Watermoc is a slip-on shoe with all the appearances of grip and water dispersion.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • At Chopard, the centuries-old chiming complication is elevated to the hilt with sapphire-crystal gongs.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
  • The hilt of a sword protruded from his back, snug beside a pack as tight as an angry fist.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 May 2026

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“Haft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haft. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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