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Pommel - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A pommel is the rounded knob at the end of a sword or dagger hilt, used to balance the weapon or prevent the hand from slipping. It can also refer to the upward-curved front of a saddle.

pommel

/ˈpɑməl/ /ˈpɒm(ə)l/

Definition:

The rounded knob on a sword's hilt or saddle's front.

Synonyms:

knob, protuberance, bulge, boss

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

hollow, depression

Common Collocations:

saddle pommel, sword pommel, grip the pommel

Derivatives:

pommeling, pommeled

Usage Tips:

Use "pommel" as a noun for a rounded knob or as a verb meaning to strike repeatedly.

Common Phrases:

pommel horse, take the pommel, grip the pommel

Etymology:

From Old French "pomel," meaning "little apple," due to its rounded shape.

Examples:

  • 1. She gripped the sword's pommel tightly during practice.
  • 2. The rider adjusted his hands on the saddle's pommel.
  • 3. He used the pommel to strike his opponent in training.
  • 4. The knight's sword had an ornate golden pommel.

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