feat

¹ American  

[feet] / fit /

noun

1. a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement, usually displaying boldness, skill, etc..

   Arranging the treaty was a diplomatic feat.

   Synonyms:

   accomplishment

2. Obsolete. a specialized skill; profession.

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feat ² American  

[feet] / fit /

adjective

Archaic.

feater, featest

1. apt; skillful; dexterous.

2. suitable.

3. neat.

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feat ¹ British  

/ fiːt /

adjective

1. another word for skilful

2. another word for neat 1 suitable

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feat ² British  

/ fiːt /

noun

1. a remarkable, skilful, or daring action; exploit; achievement

   feats of strength

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Related Words

See achievement.

Etymology

Origin of feat¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English fet, fait, from Anglo-French, Old French, from Latin factum, noun use of neuter past participle of facere “to do, make”; fact

Origin of feat²

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Middle French fait “made (to fit),” from Latin factus “done, made,” past participle of facere “to do, make”

Example Sentences

Who knows what inventions, ideas or technological feats will be imagined in gyms or on surfboards as these three Southern California teenagers unleash their brain power and love for having fun on the East Coast.

From Los Angeles Times

Chelsea will look to overturn the two-goal deficit - a feat they achieved against Manchester City last season - in the second leg on 1 April.

From BBC

But even they may be stumped when faced with the gargantuan challenge of coming up with a deserving story to encapsulate the unique feat of producing 500 episodes of television.

From Los Angeles Times

The show starring both comedians was billed as a record-breaking feat for stand-up when they sold out the 70,000-seater.

From Los Angeles Times

Rosen managed to achieve the feat after missing the last few weeks with a foot injury.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accomplishment
• adventure
• deed
• exploit
• performance
• stunt
• triumph
• victory