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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Noun
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The side walls are tall enough to keep most dishes from sliding off, and the handles are extra large for an easy grip.
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Reliability has become a concern after a run of recalls (dumbbells from BowFlex, FitRx and Amazon Basics all had plate-disengagement issues; and PowerBlock had a narrow recall involving certain commercial handles).
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Concurrently, the Metcalf family is coming to grips with the world having access to the graphic and disturbing audio and visuals that Collin County Courts made public.
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Coming to grips Prepare for sparks to fly.
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“Helves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helves. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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