helve

Definition of helvenext
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
  • 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
Noun
  • Iran has also moved to tighten its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy chokepoint, raising fears of prolonged disruptions to oil and gas shipments.
    Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Some fans are crying their eyes violet over their disappointment, while others are begging critics to get a grip.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Storied programs, coaches known to dress to the hilt with exuberant fashion, star players and familiar faces to the Sacramento region will be part of the storylines as Golden 1 Center becomes a hub of women’s college basketball March Madness.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
  • But Dubai represents a different future, too: a vulnerable outpost of global capital, insanely exposed and yet defended to the hilt by American power.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Helve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helve. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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