15
handle(noun, verb, end, grip, instrument)
8
handhold
6
holder(noun, grip, switch, shaft, stem)
6
knob(noun, grip, switch, shaft, stem)
5
crank(noun, grip, switch, shaft, stem)
5
grip(noun, handle, stock, switch, knob)
4
haft(noun, end, handle, grip, instrument)
3
handgrip(noun, grip, switch, shaft, stem)
3
shaft(noun, end, handle, grip, instrument)
3
shank(noun, end, instrument, tail)
2
blade(noun, instrument)
2
doorknob
2
heft(noun, instrument)
2
helm(noun, instrument)
2
helve(noun, grip, switch, shaft, stem)
2
tiller(noun, grip, instrument, switch, shaft)
1
butt(noun, end, shaft)
1
ear(noun, grip, switch, shaft, stem)
1
fistful
1
gripe
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