helve

noun

ˈhelv How to pronounce helve (audio)
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helve
  1. handle
  2. grip
  3. hilt
Noun
  • Now, with a year under his belt and with the addition of general manager Trent Mossbrucker, the 51-year-old coach has a better handle on the challenges of building a roster in 2026.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The Mercyenforcer grips the handle of his light in his bare hand to look into my other eye.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of handle
Noun
  • Both Jovic and Boyd say a comfortable grip is the key to choosing your racket.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The Texas governor's remarks come as a Texas Pulse poll conducted in late July found that the GOP's decades-long grip on the state of Texas could be at risk.
    — Ford McCracken, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of grip
Noun
  • At Chopard, the centuries-old chiming complication is elevated to the hilt with sapphire-crystal gongs.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
  • The hilt of a sword protruded from his back, snug beside a pack as tight as an angry fist.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 May 2026
Definition of hilt
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“Helve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helve. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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