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Pommelled: meaning, definitions and examples

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pommelled

 

[ หˆpษ’ml ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical attack

Pommelled refers to the action of striking someone repeatedly with the pommel of a sword or similar object. This term is often used in the context of combat or fighting, where an assailant uses the hilt or pommel of a weapon to deliver blunt force blows, taking advantage of the weight and sturdiness of that part of the weapon.

Synonyms

battered, bludgeoned, struck

Examples of usage

  • He was pommelled by the assailant in a sudden attack.
  • The knight pommelled his opponent with swift strikes.
  • The burglar was caught when the homeowner pommelled him with a heavy object.
  • In the fight, he resorted to pommeling his attacker to gain control.
  • During the duel, one combatant was pommelled to the ground.

Translations

Translations of the word "pommelled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bater

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memukul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฉใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frapper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vurmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋•Œ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุถุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ biลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udariti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vurmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpear

Word origin

The word 'pommelled' derives from the noun 'pommel', which refers to the rounded knob on the hilt of a sword or a similar object. The term 'pommel' comes from the Old French 'pomel', which means 'little apple', a reference to the shape of this part of the sword. The action of pommeling thus evolved from this component's use as a blunt weapon, emphasizing the function over the ornate nature of the sword. The practice of using the pommel for striking in combat settings has roots in historical martial arts, specifically during the medieval period when knights and combatants often engaged in close quarter battles. Over time, 'pommelled' has retained its martial connotation, frequently appearing in literature and accounts of combat.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,336, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.