haft

IPA/hɑːft/
KK[hˈæft]IPA/hæft/

haft — noun

  • haftsingular
  • haftsplural

1. the long part of a bladed tool or weapon that you hold in your hand, usually mad

1.名詞C1
釋義

the long part of a bladed tool or weapon that you hold in your hand, usually made of wood or metal

例句

Dario gripped the axe haft tightly and swung it at the log.

collocation: grip the haft

The wooden haft of the old hunting knife had worn smooth from years of use.

collocation: wooden haft

同義詞
  • handle

    general term for any part of a tool or object designed for holding; haft is more specific to bladed instruments

  • hilt

    specifically for swords and daggers, often including a guard between blade and handle

  • shaft

    the long straight part of a tool such as an axe, hammer, or spear

反義詞
  • blade

    the cutting part of a tool, opposite the haft

用法筆記

Haft is more specific than the general word handle — it is used mainly for knives, axes, daggers, spears, and similar bladed instruments.

常見錯誤

❌The haft of the door was loose.
✅The handle of the door was loose.
💡Haft only applies to bladed tools and weapons, not to doors, bags, or everyday objects.

haft — verb