helve

Definition of helvenext
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
  • Gently wipe the cabinet, paying extra attention to spots around handles and edges.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The wood doors with rustic hinges and handles matched the stone base to a tee.
    Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But in many areas beyond the capital region, even a fragile peace is out of reach, and the grip of the war is tightening.
    Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Berlin — As one European nationalist party saw its grip on power end abruptly in Hungary over the weekend, another was riding a wave of popularity that is strengthening its hold on German politics.
    Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Phoebe Cates play the nymphette Linda to the hilt, showing only now and again the lost little girl inside.
    Gina Friedlande, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Storied programs, coaches known to dress to the hilt with exuberant fashion, star players and familiar faces to the Sacramento region will be part of the storylines as Golden 1 Center becomes a hub of women’s college basketball March Madness.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Helve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helve. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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