hilt

• Nom désignant la poignée d'une épée, d'un poignard ou d'une autre arme blanche, incluant généralement la garde et le manche.

A noun referring to the handle of a sword, dagger, or other bladed weapon, typically including the guard and grip.

1. Handle of a weaponB2formal

   The handle of a sword, dagger, or other bladed weapon.

   poignée d'arme blanche

   • He gripped the hilt of his sword tightly.
   • The hilt was decorated with gold and jewels.
   • She held the dagger by its hilt.

   Synonymesgriphafthandle

2. To the fullest extentC1informal

   Used in the phrase 'to the hilt' meaning completely or fully.

   à fond, jusqu'au bout

   • He lived life to the hilt.
   • She supported her friend to the hilt.
   • The company backed the project to the hilt.