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Definition of helve in English: helvenoun hɛlvhɛlv The handle of a weapon or tool. Example sentencesExamples - After a few seconds the axe flashes into view, helve over blade, and lands with a heavy slap of foam in the stream.
- The handle (also known as the haft or helve) of the axe, like the carpenter, has a neck, shoulders, back, heel, foot, and toe, propelling the tool into the physical act of shaping a piece of material.
- As he attempted to shoot the second time, he struck the pistol out of his hand with the helve of the axe.
Synonyms pole, stick, rod, staff, shank, upright
Origin Old English helfe, of Germanic origin; related to halter1. Definition of helve in US English: helvenounhɛlvhelv The handle of a weapon or tool. Example sentencesExamples - As he attempted to shoot the second time, he struck the pistol out of his hand with the helve of the axe.
- After a few seconds the axe flashes into view, helve over blade, and lands with a heavy slap of foam in the stream.
- The handle (also known as the haft or helve) of the axe, like the carpenter, has a neck, shoulders, back, heel, foot, and toe, propelling the tool into the physical act of shaping a piece of material.
Synonyms pole, stick, rod, staff, shank, upright
Origin Old English helfe, of Germanic origin; related to halter. |