Definition of pommel - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
weaponRare knob on the hilt of a swordRare
- The knight's sword had a jeweled pommel.
2.
equestrianRare the raised front part of a saddleRare
- She adjusted the pommel before mounting the horse.
3.
equipmentTECH. hand grip on a gymnastics apparatus used during routinesTECH.
- He grasped the pommel during his routine.
Verb
strikeRare hit repeatedly with fists or a toolRare
- He began to pommel the punching bag with intensity.
Images of pommel
knob on the hilt of a sword 
the raised front part of a saddle 
hand grip on a gymnastics apparatus used during routines
Expressions with pommel
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gymnastics apparatus with two handles used for men's artistic gymnastics
He performed a flawless routine on the pommel horse during the competition.
Origin of pommel
Old French, pomel (knob)
Terms with pommel included in their meaning
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structure
high pommel of a Western saddle covered with leather
sports
equipment used in gymnastics for vaulting or pommel exercises
saddlery
the hollow under a saddle pommel
pommel horse
skill with joined limbs making repeated loops during support
appearance
resembling or having the characteristics of a pommel
Examples of pommel in a sentence
The ancient sword's pommel was intricately carved. The rider gripped the pommel tightly during the jump. The pommel was intricately carved with floral designs. The gymnast's hand slipped off the pommel unexpectedly. He practiced his grip on the pommel for hours. She began to pommel the dough with her fists.
The boxer would pommel his opponent relentlessly.
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- French:pommeau, marteler, ...
- German:Knauf, bearbeiten, ...
- Italian:pomello, colpire, ...
- Spanish:perilla, golpear, ...
- Portuguese:pomo, bater, ...
- Chinese:剑柄头, 猛击, ...
- Japanese:柄頭, 殴る, ...
- Arabic:عُقْدَة, أَوْسَعَ ضرباً, ...
- Hebrew:כַּפְתּוֹר, לְהַכּוֹת, ...
- Russian:рукоять, колотить, ...
- Ukrainian:навершя, бити, ...
- Hindi:मूठ, मारना, ...
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