pommel

• Substantivo que designa uma parte arredondada ou saliente, como a maçaneta na parte frontal de uma sela, a peça esférica no topo do aparelho de ginástica (cavalo com alças), ou o botão arredondado no punho de uma espada ou adaga.

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.

   Pega do cavalo com alças

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshandgriphandle

2. Saddle partB2formal

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

   Maçaneta do arção

   • 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.

   Sinônimossaddlebow

3. Sword ornamentC1formal

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

   Pomo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosballcapfinialknob

• Verbo que significa bater repetidamente em alguém ou algo, especialmente com os punhos.

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.

   Espancar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbatterbeatbelaborclobberdrubhammermaulpoundpummelthrashthump