HyperDic: hilt

English > 1 sense of the word hilt:
NOUNartifacthiltthe handle of a sword or dagger
hilt > pronunciation
Soundshhih'lt
Rhymesbuilt ... wilt: 14 rhymes with ihlt...
English > hilt: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningThe handle of a sword or dagger.
Part ofdagger, stickerA short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
sword, blade, brand, steelA cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
Partsknob, pommelAn ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger
Narrowerbasket hiltA hilt with a basket-shaped guard for the hand
Broaderhandle, grip, handgrip, holdThe appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
Spanishempuñadura, mango
Catalanempunyadura

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