pommel

UK
/ˈpɒm.əl/
US
/ˈpɑː.məl/

Translations

pommelnoun
pommels
pl
UK
/ˈpɒm.əl/
US
/ˈpɑː.məl/
The knight's sword had a beautifully crafted pommel.
Меч рыцаря имел красиво сделанный набалдашник.
He gripped the pommel of the saddle tightly as the horse galloped.
Он крепко держался за рукоять седла, когда лошадь галопировала.
Additional translations
pommelverb
pommeled
Past Simple
pommeled
Past Participle
pommeling
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɒm.əl/
US
/ˈpɑː.məl/
He decided to pommel the punching bag to relieve stress.
Он решил бить боксерскую грушу, чтобы снять стресс.
pommeladjective
UK
/ˈpɒm.əl/
US
/ˈpɑː.məl/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "pommel horse") to denote relation to a pommel.

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.