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 Table arrangements by florist Milli Proust drew inspiration from the Persian haft-sin, incorporating elements like hyacinths, wheatgrass, and candles. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024 Before Nowruz begins, many families will arrange a table with seven symbolic items, known as haft-sin. Noor Adatia, Dallas News, 19 Mar. 2023 Here's what to order at Ava At the moment the year changes, the family will gather around the haft seen, which at their house includes photos of family members who are not present. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 17 Mar. 2023 My grandparents set their haft-seen with poetry. Caroline Newton, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2022 This chert bladelet still has a remnant of its bone haft attached. Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2022 The wooden haft is perfectly preserved & one of only a handful to survive in Britain. Isis Davis-Marks, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2021
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Noun
  • James Comey gets indicted again, the Pentagon says how much the Iran war has cost taxpayers, and viral trend is removing door handles.
    Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 2 May 2026
  • The modern Derby’s entire $349 million handle depends on national simulcast distribution, and a ban would have shut down legal Derby betting for millions of Americans.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • At this point, the foils can lose grip in the water, much like the feeling of understeer or oversteer when cornering at high speed in a car.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
  • All three discs are manufactured using DX plastic, which offers a comfortable grip and reliable performance in a variety of weather conditions.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • That passion to play every moment to the hilt, along with her powerful hitting stroke, that came with being a coach’s daughter.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Played to the ice-queen hilt by the divine Meryl Streep, Miranda’s withering glances and sarcastic putdowns continue to live on and get quoted, no matter the decade.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026

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“Haft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haft. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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