Found 1 items, similar to wheft.
English → English (gcide) Definition: wheft Waft \Waft\, n. 1. A wave or current of wind. “Everywaft of the air.” --Longfellow. [1913 Webster] In this dire season, oft the whirlwind's wing Sweeps up the burden of whole wintry plains In one wide waft. --Thomson. [1913 Webster] 2. A signal made by waving something, as a flag, in the air. [1913 Webster] 3. An unpleasant flavor. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 4. (Naut.) A knot, or stop, in the middle of a flag. [Written also wheft.] [1913 Webster] Note: A flag with a waft in it, when hoisted at the staff, or half way to the gaff, means, a man overboard; at the peak, a desire to communicate; at the masthead, “Recall boats.” [1913 Webster]