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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There are three leather finishes available for the handles and accents—cognac, black and chocolate—all designed to pair with the brand’s backpack and briefcase ranges for a cohesive set.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026 -
The sausage was held at an unsafe temperature, several food containers weren’t dated and the plastic spoons weren’t stored with the handles facing up.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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The grips take a little getting used to, though.—
Joe Salas
April 07,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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Whereas the Lexus yoke is shaped like a butterfly and Tesla’s yoke was half a rectangle, Mercedes has removed both the upper and lower portions of a traditional round steering wheel and closed off both sides of the grips.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Helves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helves. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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