Guard (weapon); Sword-knot; Sword-knots; Sword knots; Hilts; Haft (sword); Hafts; Pommel (sword); Knuckle-bow; Oakeshott pommel type; Grip (sword); Hilt ring; Sword pommel; Sword handle; Handle of a sword; Handle of the sword; Dagger handle
hilt
(hilts)
1.
The hilt of a sword, dagger, or knife is its handle.
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2.
To the hilt and up to the hilt mean to the maximum extent possible or as fully as possible. (INFORMAL)
The men who wield the power are certainly backing him to the hilt...
PHRASE: usuPHR after v [emphasis]
Hilt
·noun A handle; especially, the handle of a sword, dagger, or the like.
hilt
n.
Handle (of a sword).
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Hilt
The hilt (rarely called a haft or shaft) of a knife, dagger, sword, or bayonet is its handle, consisting of a guard, grip and pommel. The guard may contain a crossguard or quillons. A tassel or sword knot may be attached to the guard or pommel.
1. Its body, haft and clasp are assembled. Ѓ@Contrary to the daggers of other countries which have no decoration on the bodies except hafts decorated with heads of animals or birds, its body and clasp are decorated with patterns and others in relief. Ѓ@The pipha–shaped dagger shows the high standard of bronze production and processing technology of the ancient Koreans.