1) Checked the weight of 2) Handled for weight 3) Heaved 4) Raised 5) Raised with effort 6) Weighed by lifting 
• (imp. & p. p.) of Heft
A hefted flock is one which by instinct remains on the same area. (e.g. one hill) Hefted flocks culled by MAFF in the foot and mouth 'epidemic' were irreplacable.