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
  • James Comey gets indicted again, the Pentagon says how much the Iran war has cost taxpayers, and viral trend is removing door handles.
    Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 2 May 2026
  • The modern Derby’s entire $349 million handle depends on national simulcast distribution, and a ban would have shut down legal Derby betting for millions of Americans.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • At this point, the foils can lose grip in the water, much like the feeling of understeer or oversteer when cornering at high speed in a car.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
  • All three discs are manufactured using DX plastic, which offers a comfortable grip and reliable performance in a variety of weather conditions.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • That passion to play every moment to the hilt, along with her powerful hitting stroke, that came with being a coach’s daughter.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Played to the ice-queen hilt by the divine Meryl Streep, Miranda’s withering glances and sarcastic putdowns continue to live on and get quoted, no matter the decade.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Helve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helve. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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