pommel

[US]/'pʌm(ə)l/
[UK]/ˈpʌməl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. rounded head of a sword or dagger handle
vt. to strike repeatedly with the fists.

Phrases & Collocations

saddle pommel

sword pommel

pommel horse

Example Sentences

He gripped the sword's pommel tightly.

The knight's hand rested on the pommel of his sword.

She decorated the pommel of the dagger with intricate designs.

The pommel of the saddle was adorned with silver accents.

The pommel of the hammer was engraved with runes.

He used the pommel of the knife to crack open the walnut.

The pommel of the chair was elaborately carved with floral patterns.

She cleaned the dirt off the pommel of the horse's saddle.

The jeweled pommel of the dagger sparkled in the sunlight.

He unsheathed the sword and examined the pommel for any damage.

Real-world Examples

This one has a hilt inlaid with turquoise, and has a pommel formed of eleven concentric circles.

Source: If national treasures could speak.

The man slumped heavily forward upon the neck of the beast, clutching at the pommel of his saddle.

Source: American Elementary School English 5

They wear loose shorts for their floor exercise and vault, and long pants on the bar events and pommel horse.

Source: VOA Special English: World

In this favourable position of affairs, Noah rose from the ground, and pommelled him behind.

Source: Oliver Twist (Original Version)

So I had a new pommel made. It's called Longclaw.

Source: Game of Thrones Season 1

Who gave you that sword with the gold lion on the pommel?

Source: Game of Thrones Season 6

These pommels known as the leaping head and the fixed head afford me security in the saddle.

Source: Victoria Kitchen

Nodding, Brienne took up a position just outside the cell, her hand resting on the pommel of her sword. " My lady will call if she has need of me" .

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

Halder gave an apologetic shrug. I helped Pate carve the stone for the pommel, the builder said, " and your friend Sam bought the garnets in Mole's Town. "

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones (Bilingual Edition)

The man pommeled his stomach, then his back, then his buttocks, his thighs, and his calves, rubbing in a strong-smelling oil that gingered up his skin and made his nerves tingle.

Source: Southwest Associated University English Textbook

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