heft Neutral 🟢 Beginner (A1)

Noun Verb
heft
Meaning

Heft is a noun and a verb that refers to weight, bulk, or the act of lifting or testing how heavy something is.
the weight of something:
to lift, hold, or carry something heavy using your hands:

  • Despite their considerable heft, buffalo are agile creatures.
  • I watched him heft the heavy sack onto his shoulder.
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