Pommelled: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ก๏ธ
pommelled
[ หpษml ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น bater
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schlagen
๐ฎ๐ฉ memukul
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ biฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฉใ
๐ซ๐ท frapper
๐ช๐ธ golpear
๐น๐ท vurmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุถุฑุจ
๐จ๐ฟ bรญt
๐ธ๐ฐ biลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅป
๐ธ๐ฎ udariti
๐ฎ๐ธ slรก
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑัั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vurmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ golpear
Etymology
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.
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