hilt
/hɪlt/
noun
- The handle of a sword, knife, or other bladed weapon.
- She carved her initials into the wooden hilt of the dagger.
- He gripped the hilt of his sword tightly before the battle.
- The knife's hilt was wrapped in leather for a better grip.
- Used in the phrase 'to the hilt' meaning completely or to the maximum extent.
- She was committed to the hilt to finishing the project on time.
- He enjoyed the adventure to the hilt, savoring every moment.
- The company backed the new policy to the hilt.