Hilt

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪlt

Origin

From Old English hilt, hilte.

Full definition of hilt

Noun

1. The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.
2. The base of the penis

Synonyms

• haft

Meronyms

• grip
• guard
• pommel

Holonyms

• sword

Verb

1. (transitive) To provide with a hilt.

Anagrams

• lith