hafts

noun

plural of haft
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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  1. handles
  2. grips
Noun
  • Attendees swap numbers and Instagram handles, but friendships and unexpected community ties form just as often.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Other modifications include a one-piece floor, improved hold-down handles and reduced bulk, Steber said.
    — Jack Dura, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of handles
Noun
  • But for all the celebrations, there are also serious safety considerations as potentially record heat grips much of the Midwest and East Coast.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The lightweight frames have rubber temple grips and adjustable nose pads.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of grips
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