noun
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that part of a weapon, an instrument or an apparatus, designed to be grasped by the hand; a handle.
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the back end-portion of an arrow, which sits on the bow-string.
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an ornamental metal-cone, used to embellish the horns of cattle or the tusk of elephants or a metal ring fitted at the end of a pounding-pestle.
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the place where two things meet (like a hinge) with the facility to move back and forth; a joint.
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the tip of a blade, sword, etc.
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the state of condition of being joined.
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the act of rubbing.
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a wooden stand having holes to hang ladles, spoons, etc.