Pommel

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌməl/

Definitions of pommel

noun a knob on the hilt of a sword or similar weapon, used to prevent the hand from slipping

Example Sentences

A1 The knight held onto the pommel of his sword tightly.

A2 She used the pommel of the knife to crush the garlic.

B1 The horse's saddle had a comfortable pommel for the rider to hold onto.

B2 The blacksmith carefully crafted the intricate design on the pommel of the dagger.

C1 The jeweled pommel of the king's scepter sparkled in the sunlight.

C2 The antique sword had a beautifully engraved pommel that added to its value.

Examples of pommel in a Sentence

formal The knight gripped the pommel of his sword tightly as he prepared to charge into battle.

informal He leaned against the pommel of the saddle, waiting for his friend to finish chatting.

slang She accidentally hit her head on the pommel of the barstool.

figurative The CEO used his charisma as a pommel to win over the investors.

Grammatical Forms of pommel

• past tense: pommelled
• plural: pommels
• comparative: more pommel
• superlative: most pommel
• present tense: pommels
• future tense: will pommel
• perfect tense: have pommelled
• continuous tense: is pommelling
• singular: pommel
• positive degree: pommel
• infinitive: to pommel
• gerund: pommelling
• participle: pommelling

Origin and Evolution of pommel

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'pommel' originated from the Old French word 'pomel' which meant a knob or ball.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'pommel' expanded to refer to the rounded knob at the end of a sword or the front peak of a saddle. It has also come to be used in a metaphorical sense to mean to beat or strike with the fists or the hilt of a sword.