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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hefting

/hɛftɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does hefting mean?

verb

The act of weighing or estimating the weight of something, especially by lifting it. A method of marking sheep by placing a small stone or other marker on their backs.

Example

"The farmer used hefting to estimate the weight of the bales of hay."

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