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
  • Richard Chamberlain, the spirited actor known for his handle of larger-than-life characters on both stage and screen, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at the age of 90, two days shy of his 91st birthday.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2025
  • The handles are designed for easier twisting and a precision tactile zone for tasks requiring more rotation control.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The 19-lap sprint race at the Shanghai International Circuit saw teams suffer from tire wear towards the final stages of the race, courtesy of the fresh asphalt that has enhanced grip levels.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Darcy Kuemper made 17 saves in his fifth straight start to help Los Angeles tighten its grip on a playoff spot.
    Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The evil stepmother and Queen is played to the hilt by Gal Gadot.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Want to hang out with George and Amal Clooney on Italy’s Lake Como and be pampered to the hilt, all for a good cause?
    Nick Vivarelli for Variety, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Helve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helve. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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