helve

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 large handles are easy to grasp too, and always stay cool to the touch.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
  • Despite its power, our tester noted that the handle’s ergonomic rubber grip makes the tool comfortable to hold and provides ample control.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Aug. 2025
  • As more cars made their runs, the circuit rubbered in — increasing tire grip as more and more rubber went down and times tumbled as a result.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • With Russia sanctioned to the hilt, and the world in need of its resources, there’s no better time to cash in.
    Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2025
  • Brady’s ecofriendly $17M mega mansion is stocked to the hilt with amenities.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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“Helve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helve. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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