feat
n. countablen. an impressive action that shows great skill, strength, or courage. You use this to describe something that was very difficult to achieve.
n. a notable act or achievement demonstrating exceptional skill, endurance, or ingenuity.
Building the bridge in one year was a great feat.
Climbing the mountain without oxygen is a remarkable feat that few athletes have ever accomplished.
The restoration of the ancient cathedral was a feat of engineering that required modern technology to support the original stone foundations without damaging the delicate stained glass.
From Middle English [Term?], from Anglo-Norman fet (“action, deed”), from Old French fait, from Latin factum, from facere (“to do, to make”). Doublet of fact.
Clipping of feature. See also the abbreviation feat.
Commonly used in the phrase 'no mean feat' to indicate that something was particularly difficult.