1. A notable act or deed, especially an act of courage; an exploit. 2. An act of skill, endurance, imagination, or strength; an achievement. 3.Obsolete A specialized skill; a knack.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English fet, from Anglo-Norman, from Latin factum, from neuter past participle of facere, to make, do. See dh- in Appendix I.
SYNONYMS:
feat1, achievement, exploit, masterstroke These nouns denote an extraordinary deed or action: feats of bravery; achievements of diplomacy; military exploits; a masterstroke of entrepreneurship.
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