haft

/hɑ:ft/

Thân thiện

The carpenter grips the haft of his hammer to drive a nail.

Definition

Noun: - The handle of a weapon or tool: The part of an implement, such as a knife, axe, or spear, that is designed to be held by the hand.

Usage

The word "haft" is used specifically to refer to the handle of a tool or weapon, particularly one that is fitted to a blade or head. It is a somewhat specialized term, more common in historical, crafting, or descriptive contexts than in everyday conversation.

Examples

• The blacksmith carefully carved the haft from a single piece of hickory wood.
• He gripped the haft of the axe tightly before swinging.
• The dagger's ornate silver haft was inlaid with precious stones.
• Over years of use, the wooden haft of the hammer had become smooth and polished.

Advanced Usage

• To haft a blade: This verb form (less common) means to fit a handle onto a blade or tool head.
  • The artisan spent the afternoon hafting the newly forged knife blade.

Variants and Related Words

• Hilt (noun): The handle of a sword or dagger. While similar, "hilt" is used specifically for swords and daggers, whereas "haft" is used for tools like axes and hammers, and weapons like spears.
• Handle (noun): A more general term for the part of an object designed to be held. "Haft" is a type of handle.

Synonyms

• Handle
• Grip
• Shank (in some contexts, for tools)

Notes

"haft" is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs. Its usage is almost entirely literal, referring to the physical handle of an object.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the handle of a weapon or tool

Từ đồng nghĩa

• helve