Definition of Hilt

1. Noun. The handle of a sword or dagger.

Specialized synonyms: Basket Hilt
Group relationships: Dagger, Sticker, Blade, Brand, Steel, Sword
Generic synonyms: Grip, Handgrip, Handle, Hold
Terms within: Knob, Pommel

Definition of Hilt

1. n. A handle; especially, the handle of a sword, dagger, or the like.

Definition of Hilt

1. Noun. The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand. ¹

2. Noun. The base of the penis ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hilt

1. to provide with a hilt (a handle for a weapon) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hilt

hillside
hillsides
hillslope
hillslopes
hillsman
hillsmen
hillspeople
hilltop
hilltops
hillwalker
hillwalkers
hillwalking
hillward
hillwards
hilly
hilted
hilting
hiltless
hilts
hilum
hilum lienis
hilum nodi lymphatici
hilum nuclei dentati
hilum nuclei olivaris
hilum of dentate nucleus
hilum of kidney
hilum of lung
hilum of lymph node
hilum of olivary nucleus

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