noun
helve
Helve (noun) means the handle or haft of a tool or weapon.
noun
1
The handle or haft of a tool or weapon.
2
A forge hammer lifted by a cam acting on the helve between the fulcrum and the head.
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Etymology
From Middle English helfe, helve; from Old English hielfe, from Proto-Germanic *halbiją. Probably cognate to English half, although Etymonline claims relation from halter and helm.
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What is the meaning of helve?
"helve" (noun) means the handle or haft of a tool or weapon.
What are the different meanings of helve?
"helve" has 2 main meanings: 1. The handle or haft of a tool or weapon; 2. A forge hammer lifted by a cam acting on the helve between the fulcrum and the head.