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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Gray crossed the street and moved his walker close to the curb, resting his elbows on the handles next to his backpack, a Kroger bag and a red shopping bag that together contained most of his personal belongings.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Nov. 2025 -
The breathable mesh and memory foam insole keep your feet cushioned, while the slip-resistant sole handles walking, running, or errands.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Needless to say, Prince William's visit to Brazil offers him an opportunity to attempt a reset for the British monarchy, which for weeks now has been in the grips of a crisis about Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, and his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Heated grips, cruise control, a quickshifter, knuckle protectors, and a center stand all come as stock.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Helves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helves. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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