Pommel
WordNet

noun


(1)   An ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger
(2)   Handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle
(3)   A handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse

verb


(4)   Strike, usually with the fist
"The pedestrians pummeled the demonstrators"
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Etymology


From , from , presumedly via , the diminutive of

Noun



  1. The upper front brow of a saddle.
  2. Either of the rounded handles on a pommel horse.
  3. The knob on the hilt of an edged weapon such as a sword.

Verb



  1. To pound or beat.
 
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