hilt

[US]/hɪlt/
[UK]/hɪlt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. handle of a weapon or tool

Phrases & Collocations

sword hilt

knife hilt

dagger hilt

Example Sentences

She's up to the hilt in trouble.

I will support you to the hilt on this.

The stone on hilt of keris posted by Mr.Wudao should be the so-called farraginous stone,not the ruby or beryl.

He gripped the sword hilt tightly.

The knife was decorated with a silver hilt.

She swung the hammer with all her might, holding onto the hilt.

The warrior's sword had an ornate hilt.

He unsheathed the sword by grabbing the hilt.

The dagger's hilt was engraved with intricate patterns.

The hilt of the axe was wrapped in leather for a better grip.

She felt the weight of the sword in the hilt.

The knight's sword had a golden hilt adorned with rubies.

He examined the intricate designs on the hilt of the dagger.

Real-world Examples

She touched her sword hilt. " This will defend me, ser" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows

He still held in his hand the hilt of the wonderful sword.

Source: American Elementary School English 4

The blade of the sword melted away, and only the hilt was left in his hand.

Source: American Elementary School English 4

Blade of steel, hilt of bone.

Source: Lost Girl Season 4

" This one's for you" . Brienne offered him the hilt.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

" That's just some stick" . He rode nearer and tried to reach over for Needle's hilt.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

And yet over 40% are still with him to the hilt.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

And then he saw the name engraved just below the hilt.

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

She stood, panting slightly, looking down at the sword, examining its hilt.

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

And then he saw the name engraved just below the hilt. Godric Gryffindor.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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