The word "hilt" refers to the handle of a weapon, like a sword or dagger. It is the part that you hold onto when using the weapon.
Sentences with «hilt»
In his peaceful slumber, which you see in a beatific smile, he holds his sword hilt with his left hand and a vigilant lion lies beneath his resting feet. (theexpeditioner.com)
«Tusk», however, is a macabre treat played to spellbinding hilt by Michael Parks who speaks eloquently like a poet laureate about his seafaring adventures with Ernest Hemingway. (rottentomatoes.com)
«It's the only hope we have and to have politicians stand in the way is a crime as far as I'm concerned,» said Melissa Hilt of East Greenbush. (timesunion.com)