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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Noun
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The company announced the news via a video and an official blog post on its social media handles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026 -
As a sophomore, Jorgensen is the kind of talent first-year coach Ali Farokhmanesh could build around, a big, strong dude with range, handles, and serious pro upside.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The hedging shears with ergonomic grips.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Rockies pitchers, especially the starters, are experimenting with new grips and new pitches this spring.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Hafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hafts. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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