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Definition of hilt

hilt

/hɪlt/
Plural:hilts
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Past Simple:hilted
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Past Participle:hilted
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Present Participle:hilting
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hilt Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The maximum extent or degree of something (most frequently encountered in the idiomatic phrase 'to the hilt').

Example

"The startup was heavily leveraged and financially backed to the hilt by external investors."

2

The handle of a sword, dagger, or similar weapon, typically consisting of a grip, guard, and pommel.

Example

"The museum curator carefully examined the intricate gold hilt of the ceremonial dagger."

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• verb

1

To provide or fit a weapon or tool with a handle.

Example

"The skilled artisan spent weeks meticulously forging and hilting the replica medieval broadsword."

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• Rhymes for hilt

• Nearby Words

hillwalker
hillwalking
hilly
hilt
hilted
him
himalaya

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'hilt' or 'hilte', of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse 'hjalt' and Old High German 'helza'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hilt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hilt
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