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Definition heft in British 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.

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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.

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Definition heft in British English