sword-hilt
1Hilt (disambiguation) — Hilt may refer to one of the following.*Hilt, a detail of a sword. *Hilt, a band from Vancouver, Canada *Peter Hilt, a former New Zealand politician …
2sword-guard — swordˈ guard noun The part of a sword hilt that protects the bearer s hand • • • Main Entry: ↑sword …
3sword knot — n. a loop, now ornamental, of leather, ribbon, etc., attached to a sword hilt and worn around the wrist …
4sword knot — noun an ornamental tassel on the hilt of a sword • Hypernyms: ↑tassel * * * noun 1. : a leather thong attaching the hilt of a sword to the wrist to prevent its loss if forced out of the hand 2. : an ornamental cord or tassel tied to the hilt * *… …
5sword — n. 1 a weapon usu. of metal with a long blade and hilt with a handguard, used esp. for thrusting or striking, and often worn as part of ceremonial dress. 2 (prec. by the) a war. b military power. Phrases and idioms: put to the sword kill, esp. in …
6sword knot — noun a ribbon or tassel attached to a sword hilt, originally for securing it to the wrist …
7Sword replica — Sword replicas may be produced as a singular reproduction of a specific historical sword, e.g. commissioned by a museum, or they may be produced commercially in series, again either based on a specific sword, a certain historical type of sword,… …
8Sword dance — Sword dances are recorded from throughout world history. There are various traditions of solo and mock battle (Pyrrhic) sword dances from Greece, the Middle East, India, China, Korea, and Japan, while all known linked ( hilt and point ) sword… …
9sword dance — sword dancer. any of various dances, usually performed by men, in which swords are ceremonially flourished or are laid on the ground and danced around. [1595 1605] * * * Folk dance by men, with swords or two handled blades, expressing themes such …
10Sword making — Sword making, historically, has been the work of specialized smiths or metalworkers called bladesmiths or swordsmiths. Modern armorers and swordsmiths still ply their trade although to a more limited clientele. Their products are oriented toward… …
