Definition of 'feat'
Word forms: plural feats
countable noun
If you
refer to an action, or the result of an action, as a feat, you
admire it because it is an
impressive and
difficult achievement.
[approval] A racing car is an extraordinary feat of engineering.
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feat in British English 1
noun
feats of strength
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Word origin
C14: from Anglo-French fait, from Latin factum deed; see factWord Frequency
feat in American English 1
noun
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feat in American English 2
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British English: feat NOUN
A feat is a very brave or difficult act.
A racing car is an extraordinary feat of engineering.
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