Pommel Meaning in English
word
ˈpɑməɫ
PAH-muhl
pˈɒməl
POM-uhl
Definition
A pommel is the rounded knob or handle at the front of a saddle (where you might hold on), or the knob at the end of a sword’s handle.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and technical term, mainly used in equestrian and historical or fantasy contexts. Do not confuse with 'pummel,' which means to hit repeatedly. 'Saddle pommel' is common in horse riding; 'sword pommel' in weapon discussions.
Spanish: pomo (de silla) - pomo (espada)Portuguese (BR): pomo (de sela) - pomo (espada)Portuguese (PT): pomo (da sela) - pomo (espada)Chinese (Simplified): 鞍头 - 剑头Chinese (Traditional): 鞍頭 - 劍頭Hindi: कमान (घोड़े की काठी का) - तलवार की मुठ्ठी का सिराArabic: مقبض السرج - مقبض السيفBengali: পোমেল - কুলাহ (কের আসনে) - দাঁ (তলোয়ারের হাতলে)Russian: навершие (седла или рукояти меча)Japanese: 鞍頭（あんとう） - ポメル（剣の柄頭）Vietnamese: núm yên - núm kiếmKorean: 안장 손잡이 - 검 손잡이 끝부분Turkish: kırlangıç (eyer veya kılıç kabzasının ucu)Urdu: دستہ (زین یا تلوار کا سرا)Indonesian: tombak (pelana atau gagang pedang)
Example Sentences
Hold the pommel of the saddle tightly.
basic
The knight's sword had a jeweled pommel.
basic
She hung her bag on the pommel while she rode the horse.
basic
He lost his balance and grabbed the pommel just in time.
natural
The old cowboy leaned against the pommel, looking out over the fields.
natural
The sword slipped from his hand, but it caught on the pommel before falling.
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