helve

as in handle
a part by which an implement is held the head of the ax was crudely lashed to a wooden helve

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Noun
  • And the team seems likely to address the shortstop position, as Anthony Volpe loses his handle on the everyday role.
    Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Unlike mechanical models, electronic door handles rely on sensors and electricity and may fail during a fire or power outage.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • But Duane’s grip on the rifle was so tight that the muzzle stayed jammed under the bear’s chin.
    Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Touch in Sol’s fan-favorite primer smooths skin with a lightweight, velvety finish that blurs the appearance of pores and grips onto makeup in place all day.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Fire dances off the hilt of the katana in her hand.
    Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
  • But the sound effects from the hilt and the light effects from the blade are truly impressive.
    Alexander Cox, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Helve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helve. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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