Definition of helve

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Helve (n.) A forge hammer which is lifted by a cam acting on the helve between the fulcrum and the head.

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Unshelve :: Unshelve (v. t.) To remove from, or as from, a shelf..
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..
Helve :: Helve (n.) A forge hammer which is lifted by a cam acting on the helve between the fulcrum and the head.
Helve :: Helve (n.) The lever at the end of which is the hammer head, in a forge hammer..
Shelved :: Shelved (imp. & p. p.) of Shelv.
Helve :: Helve (n.) The handle of an ax, hatchet, or adze..
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..
Helved :: Helved (imp. & p. p.) of Helv.
Shelving :: Shelving (n.) Material for shelves; shelves, collectively..
Helvetian :: Helvetian (n.) A Swiss; a Switzer.
Hanging :: Hanging (a.) Suspended from above; pendent; as, hanging shelves..
Shelfy :: Shelfy (a.) Abounding in shelves; full of dangerous shallows.
Apothesis :: Apothesis (n.) A place on the south side of the chancel in the primitive churches, furnished with shelves, for books, vestments, etc..
Sideboard :: Sideboard (n.) A piece of dining-room furniture having compartments and shelves for keeping or displaying articles of table service.
Hurt :: Hurt (n.) A band on a trip-hammer helve, bearing the trunnions..
Bookshelves :: Bookshelves (pl. ) of Bookshel.
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..
Shelve :: Shelve (v. i.) To incline gradually; to be slopping; as, the bottom shelves from the shore..
Bullhead :: Bullhead (n.) The black-bellied plover (Squatarola helvetica); -- called also beetlehead.
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