Pommel (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The rider grasped the pommel of the saddle to steady herself as the horse galloped across the field.
• She leaned forward and grasped the pommel, her hands closing around it like a vice as she urged the horse on.
• The leather pommel was worn smooth by years of use, but it still provided a secure grip for the rider.
• As she mounted the horse, she instinctively reached for the pommel, her hand closing around it like a familiar friend.
• The horse's saddle was old-fashioned, with a high pommel that made it difficult for the rider to get on and off.

Synonyms

• Saddlebow

Hypernyms

• Hold
• Grip
• Handgrip

Hyponyms

• Saddle Horn

Meaning ²

An ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Knob

Hypernyms

• Decoration
• Ornamentation

Meaning ³

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

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

• Hold
• Grip
• Handgrip