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helve  (hlv)

n.

A handle of a tool, such as an ax, chisel, or hammer.

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[Middle English, from Old English hielfe.]

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helve [hɛlv]

n

(Engineering / Tools) the handle of a hand tool such as an axe or pick

vb

(Engineering / Tools) (tr) to fit a helve to (a tool)

[Old English hielfe; related to Old Saxon hèlvi, Old High German halb, Lithuanian kìlpa stirrup; see halter]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

helve - the handle of a weapon or tool       haft awl - a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes ax, axe - an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle dagger, sticker - a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing file - a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal handgrip, handle, grip, hold - the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip" knife - edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle reap hook, reaping hook, sickle - an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle sword, steel, blade, brand - a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard