haft
noun
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Definition of haft
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the handle of a weapon or tool
haft
verbDefinition of haft (Entry 2 of 2)
: to set in or furnish with a haft
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Noun
the blade of the adze is still good, but the haft is broken and will have to be replacedRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
The event will include a Persian tea ceremony, dance and musical performances and a haft sin display. — Jenn Harris, latimes.com, "Where to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian and Zoroastrian New Year celebration," 8 Mar. 2018 Kids were dressed as items included in haft seen, the centerpiece of the 13 day celebration — a symbol equally important as the Christmas tree. — Eric Kurhi, The Mercury News, "Campbell: Hundreds celebrate upcoming Persian New Year," 5 Mar. 2017 During Nowruz (pronounced NO-rooz), everyone gathers around a haft sin, a table spread with seven items, including sprouts, which symbolize rebirth, and apples, which represent health and beauty. — Samin Nosrat, New York Times, "The Verdant Food of Iran Entices at Persian New Year," 14 Mar. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'haft.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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