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haft

noun

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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 Synonyms grip, handle, handgrip, helveRelated Words bar, handlebar; bail, bow, loop; hilt, shaft; crop, whipstock; broomstick

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