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Meaning of hilt

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hilt

Pronunciation:/hɪlt/

noun

Definitions

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

    Synonyms:haft
  2. The base of the penis.

verb

Definitions

  1. To provide with a hilt.

  2. To insert (a bodily extremity) as far as it can go into a sexual orifice so that it is impeded by the wider base to which it is attached (finger until palm, penis until pelvis).