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n. The handle of a weapon or tool.

idiom. to the hilt To the limit; completely: played the role to the hilt.

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

n. The base of the penis

v. To provide with a hilt.

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

n. That part of a sword, dagger, or similar weapon which affords a grasp for the hand, and usually a protection for it as well.

n. A sword or foil.

n. The handle of a shield.

n. the handle of a sword or dagger

"The hilt is cast metal with antique nickel plate and leather wrap."

hilted    hilting    hilts   

handle    handgrip    hold    grip   

hilts   

basket hilt   

handle    haft   

built    gilt    guilt    jilt    kilt    lilt    milt    overbuilt    quilt    rebuilt   

scabbard    pommel    sheath    buckle    dagger    blade    brooch    slash    handle    circlet