helve

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Noun helve has 1 sense

haft, helve - the handle of a weapon or tool
--₁ is a kind of handle, grip, handgrip, hold
--₁ is a part of
ax, axe; knife; sword, blade, brand, steel; dagger, sticker; sickle, reaping hook, reap hook; awl; file

Definitions from the Web

Term: Helve

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A handle of a tool, typically an axe or hammer.

Sample Sentence:

John swung the heavy helve of the axe, splitting the log in half.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To furnish with a handle.

Sample Sentence:

The blacksmith helved the new hammer, giving it a perfect grip.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To fit a helve to a tool.

Sample Sentence:

After shaping the axe head, the carpenter helved it with a sturdy handle.