Definition of helve

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Helve (n.) The lever at the end of which is the hammer head, in a forge hammer..

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Shelved :: Shelved (imp. & p. p.) of Shelv.
Helve :: Helve (v. t.) To furnish with a helve, as an ax..
Bullhead :: Bullhead (n.) The black-bellied plover (Squatarola helvetica); -- called also beetlehead.
Hang :: Hang (v. i.) To fit properly, as at a proper angle (a part of an implement that is swung in using), as a scythe to its snath, or an ax to its helve..
Shelving :: Shelving (n.) The act of fitting up shelves; as, the job of shelving a closet..
Helm :: Helm (n.) A helve.
Dumb-waiter :: Dumb-waiter (n.) A framework on which dishes, food, etc., are passed from one room or story of a house to another; a lift for dishes, etc.; also, a piece of furniture with movable or revolving shelves..
Helved :: Helved (imp. & p. p.) of Helv.
Shelve :: Shelve (v. t.) To place on a shelf. Hence: To lay on the shelf; to put aside; to dismiss from service; to put off indefinitely; as, to shelve an officer; to shelve a claim..
Whatnot :: Whatnot (n.) A kind of stand, or piece of furniture, having shelves for books, ornaments, etc.; an etagere..
Hanging :: Hanging (a.) Suspended from above; pendent; as, hanging shelves..
Helvetian :: Helvetian (n.) A Swiss; a Switzer.
Shelve :: Shelve (v. t.) To furnish with shelves; as, to shelve a closet or a library..
Helvetic :: Helvetic (a.) Of or pertaining to the Helvetii, the ancient inhabitant of the Alps, now Switzerland, or to the modern states and inhabitant of the Alpine regions; as, the Helvetic confederacy; Helvetic states..
Dresser :: Dresser (v. t.) A cupboard or set of shelves to receive dishes and cooking utensils.
Shelfy :: Shelfy (a.) Abounding in shelves; full of dangerous shallows.
Burke :: Burke (v. t.) To dispose of quietly or indirectly; to suppress; to smother; to shelve; as, to burke a parliamentary question..
Apothesis :: Apothesis (n.) A place on the south side of the chancel in the primitive churches, furnished with shelves, for books, vestments, etc..
Beetlehead :: Beetlehead (n.) The black-bellied plover, or bullhead (Squatarola helvetica). See Plover..
Cupboard :: Cupboard (n.) A small closet in a room, with shelves to receive cups, dishes, food, etc.; hence, any small closet..
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