hilt

/hɪlt/

IPA: /HH IH1 L T/

noun

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.
syn:haft
2
The base of the penis.

Synonyms

verb

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).

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