pommel

• Sustantivo que designa una empuñadura redondeada o remate abultado, como la parte delantera del arzón de una silla de montar, el mango de un caballo de gimnasia o el adorno esférico en la empuñadura de una espada o daga.

A noun referring to a rounded knob or handle, such as the front part of a saddle, a handgrip on a pommel horse, or a ball-shaped ornament on a sword or dagger hilt.

1. Gymnastics handgripB2formalsport

   A handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse.

   empuñadura de caballo con arcos

   • The gymnast gripped the pommel tightly during his routine.
   • He swung his legs around the pommel with perfect form.
   • The pommel horse requires strong arm and shoulder strength.

   Sinónimoshandgriphandle

2. Saddle partB2formal

   The raised front part of a saddle that forms a handgrip for the rider.

   Pomo de la silla

   • She held onto the pommel to steady herself on the horse.
   • The leather pommel was worn from years of use.
   • A good rider knows how to balance without relying on the pommel.

   Sinónimossaddlebow

3. Sword ornamentC1formal

   A ball-shaped ornament on the hilt of a sword or dagger.

   Pomo de espada

   • The sword's pommel was decorated with a ruby.
   • He struck his opponent with the pommel of his dagger.
   • The ornate pommel indicated the weapon was ceremonial.

   Sinónimosballcapfinialknob

• Golpear repetidamente a alguien o algo, especialmente con los puños.

A verb meaning to strike or beat repeatedly, especially with the fists.

1. Strike repeatedlyC1formal

   To hit or beat someone repeatedly, especially with the fists.

   Golpear repetidamente

   • The knight pommeled his opponent with his gauntleted fists.
   • In the fight, he pommeled the attacker until help arrived.
   • She pommeled the punching bag with fierce determination.

   Sinónimosbatterbeatbelaborclobberdrubhammermaulpoundpummelthrashthump