basket hilt

basket hilt

n. A sword hilt with a basket-shaped guard serving to cover and protect the hand.

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bas′ket-hilt′ed (-hĭl′tĭd) adj.

basket hilt

n (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a hilt fitted to a broadsword, with a generally padded basket-shaped guard to protect the hand ˈbasket-ˌhilted adj

bas′ket hilt`

n. a cup-shaped hilt on a sword or foil for protecting the hand. [1540–50] bas′ket-hilt`ed, adj.

Thesaurus

Noun

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basket hilt - a hilt with a basket-shaped guard for the handhilt - the handle of a sword or dagger