pommel

Noun
  1. A handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse (synset 103986690)
    is a type of: grip, handgrip, handle, hold - the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
    is a part of: pommel horse, side horse - a gymnastic horse with a cylindrical body covered with leather and two upright handles (pommels) near the center; held upright by two steel supports, one at each end
  2. Handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle (synset 103986536)
    is a type of: grip, handgrip, handle, hold - the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
    subtypes: horn, saddle horn - a high pommel of a Western saddle (usually metal covered with leather)
    is a part of: saddle - a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
    same as: saddlebow
  3. An ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger (synset 103631563)
    is a type of: decoration, ornament, ornamentation - something used to beautify
    is a part of: hilt - the handle of a sword or dagger
    same as: knob
Verb
  1. Strike, usually with the fist (synset 201418674)
    "The pedestrians pummeled the demonstrators"
    is a type of: hit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
    same as: biff, pummel

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