pommel (n.)

  1. a handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse

  2. handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle

    [ Syn: saddlebow ]

  3. an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger

    [ Syn: knob ]

    pommel (v.)

  1. strike, usually with the fist; The pedestrians pummeled the demonstrators

    [ Syn: pummel , biff ]

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