hilt

noun

Definition of hiltnext
as in shaft

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Recent Examples of hilt It, too, is backed to the hilt by Russia, China, Cuba, and the rest. — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Feb. 2025 Among the ideas that apparently haven’t gained traction was one in which allies would invest massively to arm Ukraine to the hilt to deter a future Russian assault. — Samya Kullab and Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025 In particular, the ring attached to its hilt indicates an interesting origin. — Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025 The 2023 squad was loaded with stars after being backed financially to the hilt by beloved and late owner, Peter Seidler. — Jay Paris, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for hilt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilt
  1. shaft
  2. bow
  3. loop
Noun
  • Because a bat has a thick barrel and rotates when swung, its motion and power depend on the distribution of weight across the entire shaft, not just in one spot.
    — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The formula features slip modifiers that reduce surface friction along the hair shaft, plus sugarcane extract to reduce frizz.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of shaft
Noun
  • London matched with her mom in a pink ensemble, wearing a frilly skirt and pink bows in her hair.
    — Hannah Sacks, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The clutch is crafted of vegan leather and is finished with an oversize fabric bow.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of bow
Noun
  • This loop shows how much different than normal temperatures will be through Saturday.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Police said a trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Jeep Wrangler around 11:05 p.m. on the inner loop of Interstate 695 at Greenspring Avenue.
    — Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of loop

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