haft

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   The handle of a tool or weapon.
2. 2
   Alternative spelling of heft (“piece of pastureland which farm animals (chiefly cattle or sheep) have become accustomed to; flock or group of farm animals (chiefly cattle or sheep) which have become accustomed to a particular piece of pastureland”).

Verb

1. 1
   To fit a handle to (a tool or weapon).
2. 2
   To grip by the handle.
3. 3
   Alternative spelling of heft (“(transitive) to accustom (a flock or group of farm animals, chiefly cattle or sheep) to a piece of pastureland; to establish or settle (someone) in an occupation or place of residence; to establish or plant (something) firmly in a place; (intransitive, reflexive) of a thing: to establish or settle itself in a place”)