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pommel

/ˈpɒm.əl/

/ˈpɑː.məl/

Translations

pommelnoun

pommels

/ˈpɒm.əl/

/ˈpɑː.məl/

pommeauPour le pommeau d’une arme ou d’une selle.

The knight's sword had an ornate pommel that was encrusted with jewels.

L'épée du chevalier avait un pommeau orné incrusté de pierres précieuses.

Additional translations

arçonsEn gymnastique, pour les poignées du cheval d'arçons.

Synonyms

pommelverb

pommeled

Past Simple

pommeled

Past Participle

pommeling

Gerund

/ˈpɒm.əl/

/ˈpɑː.məl/

tabasserFrançais courant pour « frapper à coups répétés ».

The boxer began to pommel his opponent with a series of rapid punches.

Le boxeur a commencé à tabasser son adversaire avec une série de coups rapides.

Additional translations

rosserMoins courant; avec l'idée de battre violemment.

Synonyms

pommeladjective

/ˈpɒm.əl/

/ˈpɑː.məl/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "pommel horse") to denote relation to a pommel.

pommeauEmploi attributif en contexte d'équitation ou d'armement.

The rider adjusted the pommel strap before mounting.

Le cavalier a ajusté la sangle de pommeau avant de monter.

Definitions

pommelnoun

A rounded knob on the end of the handle of a sword, dagger, or old-fashioned gun.

The knight's sword had an ornate pommel that was encrusted with jewels.

The upward curving or projecting part of a saddle in front of the rider.

She gripped the pommel tightly as the horse began to gallop.

Either of the two curved handles on top of a pommel horse used by gymnasts for support.

He gripped the pommels firmly before starting his routine.

pommelverb

To strike repeatedly, especially with the fists.

The boxer began to pommel his opponent with a series of rapid punches.

pommeladjective

Relating to or situated at a pommel; used before another noun to indicate association with a pommel.

The rider adjusted the pommel strap before mounting.