ETYM A modification of knop. Related to Nob.
(Homonym: nob).
1. A round handle.
2. A rounded projection or protuberance.
3. An ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger; SYN. pommel.

ETYM Old Eng. pomel, Old Fren. pomel, French pommeau, Late Lat. pomellus, from Latin pomum fruit, Late Lat. also, an apple. Related to Pome.
1. The knob on the hilt of a sword or saber.
2. The protuberance at the front and top of a saddle.
3. Either of a pair of removable rounded or U-shaped handles used on the top of a pommel horse.
4. Raised front part of a saddle; SYN. saddlebow. + prikaži više