transitive. To fit with, or fix in, a haft or handle.

transitive. To furnish or fit with a helve.

To fit with a staff or handle.

transitive. To furnish with a handle.

transitive. With complement. To provide with a handle or handles of a specified type, number, or (in heraldic use) tincture. Usually in passive.

transitive. To fit (an arrow-head, a weapon or tool) with a shaft.

transitive. To fit with a handle or handles. Also intransitive.

Technical senses. To fit (a spade, pick, etc.) with a wooden handle.