hefting

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Verb heft has 2 senses

heave, heave up, heft, heft up - lift or elevate
--₁ is one way to lift
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
heft - test the weight of something by lifting it
--₂ is one way to weigh, librate
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Hefting

Description

Hefting is the act of lifting or carrying something heavy or weighty. It can also refer to the sensation of the weight or heaviness of an object.

Examples

Noun - Physical Action:

The hefting of the suitcase proved difficult due to its excessive weight.

Noun - Sensation:

She felt the hefting of the hammer in her hand as she prepared to strike the nail.

Verb - Action:

He began hefting the dumbbell in order to build up his arm muscles.

Adjective:

The hefting tool was designed to make lifting heavy objects easier.

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