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pommel
noun
verb
An ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger
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ˈpɒ.məl
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noun
An ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger
noun
Handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle
noun
A handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse
verb
Strike, usually with the fist
“The pedestrians pummeled the demonstrators”
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The pedestrians pummeled the demonstrators
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