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
  • Also, the thin handle wasn’t the most comfortable thing to hold.
    Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 May 2025
  • Right Now By Jenna Ryu Stand with your feet hip-width apart and grasp the kettlebell by the top of the handle with both hands, holding your arms straight out in front of you.
    Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
  • Painstakingly designed over the last three years, the Backbone Pro is instantly recognizable, with that trapezoidal profile, but the grips are larger, comfier, and grippier, the thumbsticks are full size, and there's a new pair of programmable back buttons.
    Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • Last year in Denver, the Wolves celebrated a historic, 20-point comeback victory to the hilt.
    Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 May 2025
  • Lucas played the eager beaver to the hilt to dazzle Dr. Fox.
    Charlie Mason, TVLine, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Helve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helve. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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