Pommel

['pʌm(ə)l]

Definition

(noun.) handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle.

(noun.) a handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse.

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Definition

(n.) A knob or ball; an object resembling a ball in form

(n.) The knob on the hilt of a sword.

(n.) The knob or protuberant part of a saddlebow.

(n.) The top (of the head).

(n.) A knob forming the finial of a turret or pavilion.

(v. t.) To beat soundly, as with the pommel of a sword, or with something knoblike; hence, to beat with the fists.

Checker: Mario

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [Written also Pummel.] Knob, protuberant part.

v. a. [Written also Pummel.] Beat, bruise, thrash, flog, WALLOP, LAMM, bang, maul, thwack, LICK.

Checker: Prudence

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Beat, thump, baste, thrash, strike, cudgel

ANT:Smooth, caress, pat, stroke

Edited by Babbage

Definition

n. a knob or ball: the knob on a sword-hilt: the high part of a saddle-bow.—v.t. to beat as with a pommel or with anything thick or heavy: to beat soundly: to bruise:—pr.p. pomm′elling; pa.t. and pa.p. pomm′elled.—adjs. Pomm′eled Pomm′elled (her.) having a rounded knob ending in a smaller one; Pomm′etty ending in a small knob esp. of a cross—also Pomm′el?/span>.

Editor: Percival