hilt

noun

Meaning

The handle of a sword or dagger, to which the blade is attached.

Examples

The ancient sword had a jeweled hilt.
He lost his grip and the sword flew out of his hilt.

Synonyms: handle, grip, haft

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hilt

noun

Pronunciation: /hɪlt/

Definition

The handle of a sword or dagger, to which the blade is attached.

Examples

The ancient sword had a jeweled hilt.
He lost his grip and the sword flew out of his hilt.
The ornate hilt was made of gold and ivory.

How to Use hilt

hilt of a sword (prepositional phrase): The handle of a sword. — "He grasped the hilt of the sword firmly."
hilt of a dagger (prepositional phrase): The handle of a dagger. — "The dagger's hilt was made of polished bone."

Synonyms of hilt

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