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Waft Definition & Meaning

waft
noun
  1. a long flag; often tapering
verb
  1. be driven or carried along, as by the air; "Sounds wafted into the room"
  2. blow gently; "A breeze wafted through the door"

"Waft" in song lyrics

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  • "For faith will waft"
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Frequently asked questions

What does waft mean?
a long flag; often tapering be driven or carried along, as by the air; "Sounds wafted into the room" blow gently; "A breeze wafted through the door"
What part of speech is waft?
Waft is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does waft have?
Waft has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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