hilt (Meaning)
Wordnet
hilt (n)
the handle of a sword or dagger
Webster
hilt (n.)
A handle; especially, the handle of a sword, dagger, or the like.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hilt
hilt Sentence Examples
- The soldier gripped the sword by its hilt, feeling its weight and balance.
- The knight thrust his sword into the dragon's heart, plunging it to the hilt.
- The samurai waved his katana with precision, its hilt adorned with intricate carvings.
- The duelists clashed swords, each one's hilt trembling with the force of their blows.
- The assassin held a dagger hidden within his sleeve, its hilt concealed beneath his cloak.
- The hunter's knife had a sturdy hilt made of antler, providing a secure grip.
- The hilt of the antique walking stick was carved with scenes depicting historical events.
- The chef used a sharp knife with an ergonomic hilt, allowing for effortless slicing.
- The hiker stumbled and grabbed onto the nearest tree, clutching its branches with all his might, his fingers buried in the rough bark like a dagger in a hilt.
- The character in the video game wielded a mighty sword, its shimmering hilt aglow with magical power.
FAQs About the word hilt
the handle of a sword or daggerA handle; especially, the handle of a sword, dagger, or the like.
loop,shaft, bow,bail, crop, whipstock,handle, handlebar, bar, broomstick
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The soldier gripped the sword by its hilt, feeling its weight and balance.
The knight thrust his sword into the dragon's heart, plunging it to the hilt.
The samurai waved his katana with precision, its hilt adorned with intricate carvings.
The duelists clashed swords, each one's hilt trembling with the force of their blows.
