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/hɛft/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The weight or mass of something.
The heft of the box made it difficult to lift.
Great weight or importance.
The heft of her argument left little room for doubt.
verb
To assess the weight of something.
She hefted the bag to judge whether she could carry it.
To lift or carry something heavy.
He hefted the large stone onto the trailer.
Etymology
From Middle English 'heft', meaning 'weight, bulk', derived from Old Norse 'hafta', meaning 'to grab, to carry'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
heft it out:
To lift and move something heavy.
heft of the matter:
The seriousness or importance of an issue.
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Slang Meanings
To have a significant presence or impact.
That new movie has real heft in the industry.
To carry or handle something heavily or with difficulty.
He was hefting around those equipment pieces all day.