POMMEL

• (noun) an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger

  synonyms : knob

• (noun) handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle

  synonyms : saddlebow

• (noun) a handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse

• (verb) strike, usually with the fist

  "The pedestrians pummeled the demonstrators"

  synonyms : biff , pummel

  During their fight, the children playfully pummeled the pillows until the stuffing flew out! -added by naila_inlas

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