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
  • Some offer handles or Velcro closures for easy removal, while many are simply large versions of a basic rubber band.
    Jenessa Connor, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
  • During this same period, however, China, which was intensifying its quest to build electric cars to reduce pollution in its cities, jumped at the opportunity to get a handle on the supply chain.
    Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Boston maintained its grip on second place in the Eastern Conference, however, leading the New York Knicks by 1 1/2 games and the Cleveland Cavaliers by two.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The grip patterns on the soles may also play a role.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The blacksmith clamped this tang into the hilt and secured it with rivets, reported Archaeology News.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Boasting a detachable hilt, it's powered by three AA batteries, which are, thankfully, included.
    Chris McMullen, Space.com, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Helve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helve. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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