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helve

noun

ˈhelv

Definition of 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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The Titaner Razorbill isn't simply a Tanto blade fitted into a titanium handle.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Plus, the metallic handle is shaped to look like a pumpkin stem, giving the entire display piece an elegant fall look.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026

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That's pretty darn cool for people getting to grips with the latest generation of robotics programming tools and training systems.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
As Russia’s war in Ukraine becomes increasingly costly with no end in sight, the Kremlin has kept tightening its grip over Russian society.

— Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026

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