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
  • The complaint claimed Sosa-Celis and another man attacked the officer with a snow shovel and a broom handle as the officer and Aljorna struggled on the ground.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Specifically, Sweden reported to referees that Canada’s Marc Kennedy was illegally touching his stone, giving it a secondary push with his finger after releasing the handle on top.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The hand will feel sore or weak, struggling with grip.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • As the rock glided down the ice sheet, Casper and his teammates slowly started to come to grips with the reality of the situation.
    Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Boasting a detachable hilt, it's powered by three AA batteries, which are, thankfully, included.
    Chris McMullen, Space.com, 28 Nov. 2025
  • The popular host of The Running Man is Bobby T. (played to the hilt by Colman Domingo), a slick showman whose commentary is both unctuous and sadistic.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Helve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helve. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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