heft
Americannoun
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weight; heaviness.
It was a rather flimsy chair, without much heft to it.
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significance or importance.
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Archaic. the bulk or main part.
verb (used with object)
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to test the weight of by lifting and balancing.
He hefted the spear for a few moments, and then flung it at the foe.
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to heave; hoist.
verb
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to assess the weight of (something) by lifting
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to lift
noun
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weight
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the main part
Other Word Forms
- hefter noun
- unhefted adjective
Etymology
Origin of heft
Example Sentences
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Christopher White, president of the Beijing-based Canadian Meat Advocacy Office, said federal officials must engage with China, given its economic heft and geopolitical weight.
It will add to Compass’s heft as the largest U.S. real estate brokerage by sales volume.
From Barron's
Compared to the finger-thin latch mechanism, the heft of the door is astounding.
Simply by dint of their tablet-like heft, dictionaries make a claim for longevity and authority.
Bass defended her handling of the issue, saying she used her “political heft” to move it forward.
From Los Angeles Times
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