Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In heraldry, having a rounded knob which terminates in a second smaller one: differing from
bottony in that the lobes are of different sizes, the final one being much the smaller.
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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
pommel .
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Examples
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I think I saw that Ebert and Roeper pommeled the film mercilessly, so I think I can wait until it comes out in wide release.
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She looks at citrus trees pommeled by rain and thinks about the inspector she saw earlier.
Predator Cornwell, Patricia 2005
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And as Rob was talking about, Orlando getting pommeled a bit.
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And Orlando continues to get pommeled now, inland, well inland, with wind gusts to near hurricane strength.
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Cezer immediately laid claim to a bejeweled, high-pommeled sword that had been a gift to the sorcerer from a grateful client.
Kingdoms of Light Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2001
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He urged the nag to a slightly faster shamble until he caught sight of "Miss Coventina" ahead, riding awkwardly in a high-pommeled side saddle.
Ripping Time Asprin, Robert 2000
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Aram asked, sitting up straighter on his heels, right hand poised to dart for the wolfhead-pommeled sword hilt jutting above his shoulder.
A Crown of Swords Jordan, Robert, 1948- 1996
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He was noticing that his boot dagger, his three specialized throwing knives, his two cuff blades and his camelian-pommeled dagger seemed to be missing.
Villains by Necessity Forward, Eve 1995
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He stepped up into the high-pommeled Zamoran saddle.
Conan The Magnificent Jordan, Robert 1986
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On the ground at the mare's head rested a high-pommeled saddle, a bulging waterbag, and a tightly tied leather sack.
Conan The Magnificent Jordan, Robert 1986
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