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
  • While current events may have some of us impulsively reaching for a handle of off-brand, under-the-sink vodka, more discerning consumers want clever cocktails and the sensory experiences and stories that come with them.
    Joey Skladany, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
  • That includes social media identifiers, or handles.
    Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • An optional Photography Kit can be bought to improve pictures, which includes a camera grip case, an external 2000mAh battery and more controls.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • But Ukraine has still managed to retain its grip on a chunk of territory, including the town of Sudzha, around six miles from the Ukrainian border.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • He is backed to the hilt by Russia, China, and Cuba — also Iran, North Korea, etc.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Bowen’s River and Carmelo’s Wynona play their characters’ shortcomings to the hilt.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Helve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helve. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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