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 scene where ‘80s teen Marty McFly borrows a scooter from a bewildered ‘50s kid and breaks off the handles to make a skateboard is one of the film’s most iconic moments.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025 -
The set is made of iron and features wood handles with minimal embellishments.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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They’re made with durable aluminum alloy and have cork and foam hand grips to keep you comfortable while climbing.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Crews discovered fissures in the bedrock that required repair and struggled to find grips strong enough to hold cars on the steep grade.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Hafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hafts. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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