Hilt

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  • noun. The handle of a weapon or tool.
  • idiom. (to the hilt) To the limit; completely.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. That part of a sword, dagger, or similar weapon which affords a grasp for the hand, and usually a protection for it as well.
  • noun. A sword or foil.
  • noun. The handle of a shield.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. A handle; especially, the handle of a sword, dagger, or the like.
    • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • noun. The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.
  • noun. The base of the penis
  • verb. To provide with a hilt.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • noun. the handle of a sword or dagger
    • Word Usage
    "The hilt is cast metal with antique nickel plate and leather wrap."
    cross-reference
    hilts  
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    grip  handgrip  handle  hold  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    basket hilt  
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    built  gilt  guilt  jilt  kilt  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    belt  blade  bracelet  breastplate  brooch  
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    haft  handle  
    verb-form
    hilted  hilting  hilts  
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