Associations to the word «Helve»

Wiktionary

HELVE, noun. The handle or haft of a tool or weapon.
HELVE, noun. A forge hammer lifted by a cam acting on the helve between the fulcrum and the head.
HELVE, verb. (transitive) To furnish (an axe, etc.) with a helve.

Dictionary definition

HELVE, noun. The handle of a weapon or tool.

Wise words

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