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
  • Look for models with a telescoping handle that is long enough to reach the wall when fully extended, and that can be retracted to a shorter length for easy storage.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The structured leather tote featured double top handles, side zip gussets and gold hardware.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • This Lucky Step pair features a genuine suede-and-leather upper, a cushy insole, and a gum sole for no-slip grip.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
  • It has also been used to design assistive tools such as finger splints and utensil grips.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Boasting a detachable hilt, it's powered by three AA batteries, which are, thankfully, included.
    Chris McMullen, Space.com, 28 Nov. 2025
  • The popular host of The Running Man is Bobby T. (played to the hilt by Colman Domingo), a slick showman whose commentary is both unctuous and sadistic.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Helve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helve. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

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