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1. (n.) helve
the handle of an ax, hatchet, hammer, or the like.
2. (v.t.) helve
to furnish with a helve.
Etymology: (bef. 900; ME; OE h(i)elfe, c. OS helfi, OHG halp)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) haft, helve
the handle of a weapon or tool
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1. (noun) helve
the handle of an ax, hatchet, or adze
2. (noun) helve
the lever at the end of which is the hammer head, in a forge hammer
3. (noun) helve
a forge hammer which is lifted by a cam acting on the helve between the fulcrum and the head
4. (verb) helve
to furnish with a helve, as an ax
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