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Definition heft in American English

heft verb

[transitive] verb
/heft/
1

to lift something heavy

Example

He hefted my very heavy suitcase onto his back like a sack of potatoes.

Synonyms and related words
lift raise rise
2

to lift and hold something, especially a weapon

Example

It feels as if you are holding history in your hands when hefting these shotguns.

Synonyms and related words
lift raise rise aim at gunpoint cock
Definition heft in American English