as in handles
a part by which an implement is held
the head of the ax was crudely lashed to a wooden helve
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With its roomy interior, practical handles, and sleek design, the must-have bag is a back-to-work essential.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
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The bright interiors are all super futuristic, with seats, handles, and small displays that appear to all float around you.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, both consumers and the auto industry need to come to grips with a stark reality, said Smoke.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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At least seven National Weather Service (NWS) offices broke low temperature records Monday morning as chilly weather grips much of the United States.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Helves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helves. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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