 pommel |
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| 1. | [ verb ] strike, usually with the fist | |
| Synonyms: | pummel biff | |
| Examples: | "The pedestrians pummeled the demonstrators" |
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| Related terms: | hit punch | |
| 2. | [ noun ] handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle | |
| Synonyms: | saddlebow | |
| Related terms: | handle knob horn saddle | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse | |
| Related terms: | handle pommel_horse | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (arms) an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger | |
| Synonyms: | knob | |
| Related terms: | decoration hilt | |
| Similar spelling: |
pomelo pummel pummelo |
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