Answer: hefted

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HEFTEDTested, as a load
heftedto heave up hoist
heftedto test for weight by lifting
heftedtest the weight of by lifting hefting the rod à to get the feel of it Consumer Reports
heftedimportance
heftedheaviness
heftedHEFT, to lift up
HEFTEDChecked the weight of
HEFTEDRaised
HEFTEDHeaved
HEFTEDHoisted
HEFTEDGot a feel for, in a way
HEFTEDLifted
HEFTEDHandled for weight.
HEFTEDTried to determine the weight of by lifting.
HEFTEDWeighed by lifting
HEFTEDTested the weight of
HEFTEDLifted for the purpose of determining weight
HEFTEDRaised with effort