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pommel

pom·mel [ púmm'l, pómm'l ]


noun  (plural pom·mels)
Definition:
 
1. front of saddle: the front part of a saddle that curves upward

2. part of sword handle: the knob at the hilt of a sword

3. handle on pommel horse: either of the two curved handles on the top of a pommel horse



transitive verb  (past and past participle pom·meled, present participle pom·mel·ing, 3rd person present singular pom·mels) 
Definition:
 

Same as  pummel


[14th century. < Old French pomel "little fruit" < Latin pomum "apple, fruit"]
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