pommel

Swordhilt's rounded end

A pommel is the rounded, raised front part of a saddle, or the knob at the end of a sword handle.

In gymnastics, a pommel horse is the apparatus with two handles used for swinging routines.

To pommel (also spelled pummel) is to strike repeatedly with the fists: The boxer pommeled his opponent against the ropes.

hilt

sword

Hilted fighting blade

gripSecure manual hold
guardWatchful defensive attention
crossguardSword's protective bar

blade · handle · tang · scabbard · rapier · saber · cutlass · broadsword · claymore · katana

gymnastics

horse

Domesticated riding animal

vaultSecure storage chamber
apparatusEquipment for a task
circlesEquidistant curves from centers

flares · scissors · swing · handstand · routine · dismount · grips · handles · leather · gymnast

verb

strike

Forceful impact or stoppage

beatRhythmic pulse or strike
punchStrike with fist
pummelStrike repeatedly with fists

pound · batter · thrash · hit · assault · fists · blows · attack · bruise · wallop

Categories

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sword partsblade, hilt, grip, crossguard, tang
tacksaddle horn, stirrups, stirrup, girth, bridle

Opposites

saddle position

pommelcantle

Rear saddle projection

sword anatomy

pommelpoint

Exact location or meaning

tip · blade tip · blade

sword handle position

pommelcrossguard

Sword's protective bar

guard · blade · hilt

Phrases

pommel horseHandled gymnastics apparatus

Family

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