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হোমঅভিধানHheft

লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।

এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।

heft

heft
NounTransitive Verb
pl: heftspast: heftedpp: hefteding: hefting

This term captures the tactile sensation of weight, emphasizing the physical effort required to lift or hold an object. It differs from weight in that it describes the perceived heaviness during the act of handling, often implying a sense of solidity or substantiality.

When used in a social or political sense, it describes a form of gravity or clout. It suggests a person or entity possesses enough power to shift outcomes or command respect, mirroring the way a heavy physical object has a tangible impact on its surroundings.

Meanings

Nounheft

The weight of a physical object, especially as perceived when being lifted.

The heavy heft of the gold bar surprised him.

Transitive Verbheft
[~ something]

To lift something heavy, often to test its weight or to move it with effort.

He hefted the suitcase onto his shoulder and walked toward the taxi.

Examples

He hefted the heavy suitcase onto the bed with a grunt.

He hefted the heavy suitcase onto the bed with a grunt.

Travel

The gold coin had a satisfying heft to it.

The gold coin had a satisfying heft to it.

Fantasy

I wonder if I can actually heft this crate by myself.

The senator used all his political heft to push the bill through congress.

Business

She hefted the old book to see if it was as heavy as it looked.

She hefted the old book to see if it was as heavy as it looked.

School Life

The company lacks the financial heft to compete with global giants.

The company lacks the financial heft to compete with global giants.

Business

He felt the heft of the sword in his hand and knew it was balanced perfectly.

Fantasy

Just heft the bag for a second and tell me if it feels too heavy.

Just heft the bag for a second and tell me if it feels too heavy.

The detective hefted the mysterious package, noting its unusual weight.

Detective

Phrasal Verbs

heft up

to lift something heavy into a higher position

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