hafts

noun

plural of haft
as in handles
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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  1. handles
  2. grips
Noun
  • His list includes countertops, nightstands, faucet handles, remotes, phones, fridge handles, kids’ toys and security keypads.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Nextool rounds out the W20 Pro's toolset with a pry bar built into one of the handles.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of handles
Noun
  • More news El Niño flooding grips Newport Beach, forcing residents and city officials to rethink their relationship with the ocean.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • In the wake of October 7, antisemitism has been an issue the BBC has struggled to get to grips with and documentary strand Storyville is in the eye of the storm.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of grips
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