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
  • The convenient kit comes with floor and roofing materials, plus nails, screws, handles, door locks, and fixings, which means less time wasted running to the hardware store.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The push-button flip top is super satisfying and convenient with one hand, and the leakproof handle makes transport easy and fret-free.
    Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 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 13 Oct. 2025.

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