| 释义 |
helve
I. \ˈhelv, ˈheu̇v\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hielfe; akin to Old High German halb handle, Old English healf half — more at half
1. : a handle of a tool or weapon (as an ax) : haft
2. : a lever in a helve hammer that has the hammerhead at its end
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English helven, from helve, n.
: to furnish or fit with a helve |