pommel
noun
a knob, as on the hilt of a sword.
pommelled
Example Sentences
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He stirred and pommelled the Mulgars with his pole.
From The Three Mulla-mulgars by Walter De la Mare
The invaders, pushed and pommelled by dint of such audacity and hard hitting, were cooped up like sheep into narrower and narrower space.
From Hellenica by Henry Graham Dakyns
Shrouded in earth-coloured garments, they shrieked, strove, rang their bells, kicked their donkeys, elbowed their rivals, pommelled their camels, recited the Koran, or testified with frenzy, the terrific honesty of all their dealings.
From Bye-Ways by Robert Smythe Hichens
A capital dinner was served for him on the middle deck, and the dog was rolled about and pommelled till he came to life again.
From From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People by Sven Anders Hedin
Eustace instantly let go, and Peter stood for a second staring down at the two red rings round his wrists, then, as Eustace turned unconcernedly away, dashed at his back and pommelled it.
From Queensland Cousins by Eleanor Luisa Haverfield
