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 handle twists at a 90-degree angle to become a high-speed hair dryer, but locked into its upright position, the device converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The biggest day of the meet, Turf Cup Day on September 6, saw a wagering handle in excess of $25 million.
    Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Husseini attempted to ply him with patronage, appointing him imam of a new mosque, but the cleric’s burgeoning following augured poorly for Husseini’s grip on power.
    Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • These aftermarket ultra-high performance summer tires are an excellent choice for driving enthusiasts seeking to maximize grip in both dry and wet conditions (the fitment was 235/40R18—the factory stock size for the Civic Si).
    Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But the sound effects from the hilt and the light effects from the blade are truly impressive.
    Alexander Cox, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • With Russia sanctioned to the hilt, and the world in need of its resources, there’s no better time to cash in.
    Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2025
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“Helve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helve. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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