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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Cupboard :: Cupboard (n.) A small closet in a room, with shelves to receive cups, dishes, food, etc.; hence, any small closet..
Credence :: Credence (n.) A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate, and consisting chiefly of open shelves for that purpose..
Helm :: Helm (n.) A helve.
Shelving :: Shelving (n.) The act of fitting up shelves; as, the job of shelving a closet..
Beetlehead :: Beetlehead (n.) The black-bellied plover, or bullhead (Squatarola helvetica). See Plover..
Shelved :: Shelved (imp. & p. p.) of Shelv.
Apothesis :: Apothesis (n.) A place on the south side of the chancel in the primitive churches, furnished with shelves, for books, vestments, etc..
Shelve :: Shelve (v. t.) To furnish with shelves; as, to shelve a closet or a library..
Hurt :: Hurt (n.) A band on a trip-hammer helve, bearing the trunnions..
Whatnot :: Whatnot (n.) A kind of stand, or piece of furniture, having shelves for books, ornaments, etc.; an etagere..
Helve :: Helve (n.) The handle of an ax, hatchet, or adze..
Sideboard :: Sideboard (n.) A piece of dining-room furniture having compartments and shelves for keeping or displaying articles of table service.
Helve :: Helve (n.) The lever at the end of which is the hammer head, in a forge hammer..
Shelving :: Shelving (n.) Material for shelves; shelves, collectively..
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..
Bullhead :: Bullhead (n.) The black-bellied plover (Squatarola helvetica); -- called also beetlehead.
Shaft :: Shaft (n.) The handle or helve of certain tools, instruments, etc., as a hammer, a whip, etc..
Helved :: Helved (imp. & p. p.) of Helv.
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..
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..
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