Definitions for Pommel

Pommel pom·mel

Spelling: [puhm-uh l, pom-]
IPA: /ˈpʌm əl, ˈpɒm-/

Pommel is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 70 anagrams from letters in Pommel (elmmop).

Definitions for Pommel

noun

  1. a knob, as on the hilt of a sword.
  2. the protuberant part at the front and top of a saddle.
  3. Architecture. a spherical ornament or finial.
  4. Gymnastics. either of the two curved handles on the top surface of a side horse.

verb (used with object)

  1. to beat or strike with or as if with the fists or a pommel.

Origin of Pommel

1300-50; (noun) Middle English pomel Middle French, derivative of Old French pom hilt of a sword Latin pōmum fruit; see pome, -elle

Examples for Pommel

The two swords sparkled from point to pommel like two diamond pins.

He threw a leg over the pommel of his saddle and the three men halted in a group.

The First Sergeant was talking gently, leaning over his pommel.

Maqueda answered, striking the pommel of her saddle with her small hand.

No maker's name, but the date 1638 is stamped upon the pommel.

She turned and put her hand on the pommel, and sprang into the saddle.

"I'd like to be sure of that," he answered, his gloved hand on the pommel.

De Spain raised his right hand from his thigh to the pommel of his saddle.

The pommel was probably globular, and formed of lead or some heavy material.

He had clenched his teeth and clung to the pommel desperately.

Word Value for Pommel
Scrable

12

Words with friends

16

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