Hilt
noun
The handle of a weapon, such as a sword or knife.
The knight grasped the hilt of his sword, ready for battle.
Often appears as...
- grasp the hilt
- hand on the hilt
noun
The end or limit of a plan or work.
He stayed by him to the hilt of his project.
Often appears as...
- backed to the hilt
- support to the hilt
noun
The whole way, completely or fully.
They were in debt up to the hilt.
Often appears as...
- up to the hilt
- in debt to the hilt
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
The handle of a weapon, such as a sword or knife.
The knight grasped the hilt of his sword, ready for battle.
Often appears as...
- grasp the hilt
- hand on the hilt
noun
The end or limit of a plan or work.
He stayed by him to the hilt of his project.
Often appears as...
- backed to the hilt
- support to the hilt
noun
The whole way, completely or fully.
They were in debt up to the hilt.
Often appears as...
- up to the hilt
- in debt to the hilt
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Weapon Imagery
Using 'hilt' can evoke a strong image of medieval or fantasy settings involving swords.
He charged into the room with the hilt of his blade glinting in the torchlight.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Control
'Hilt' emphasizes holding something with power or readiness for action, especially in conflict.
The warrior's strong hands clutched the hilt, steady and poised.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Metaphorically, 'hilt' can imply control or full engagement in a task, like gripping a sword.
She took the hilt of the negotiation, guiding it confidently.
Pro Tip 1/3Weapon Imagery
Using 'hilt' can evoke a strong image of medieval or fantasy settings involving swords.
He charged into the room with the hilt of his blade glinting in the torchlight.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Control
'Hilt' emphasizes holding something with power or readiness for action, especially in conflict.
The warrior's strong hands clutched the hilt, steady and poised.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Metaphorically, 'hilt' can imply control or full engagement in a task, like gripping a sword.
She took the hilt of the negotiation, guiding it confidently.
Pro Tip 1/3Weapon Imagery
Using 'hilt' can evoke a strong image of medieval or fantasy settings involving swords.
He charged into the room with the hilt of his blade glinting in the torchlight.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Control
'Hilt' emphasizes holding something with power or readiness for action, especially in conflict.
The warrior's strong hands clutched the hilt, steady and poised.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Metaphorically, 'hilt' can imply control or full engagement in a task, like gripping a sword.
She took the hilt of the negotiation, guiding it confidently.
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Video examples
Sting: How I started...
I'm as hard as iron plate, woe betide you if you're late when we have to push a boat out on the spring tide. Now you can die and hope for heaven, but you need to work your shift, and I'd expect you all to back us to the hilt, for if St. Peter at his gate were to ask you why you're late,
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5 Animals You Didn't...
weapon right and and they drive it right to the hilt and I had a talent put through the glove not aggressively just uh excited and gripping and it drove the Talon this town right to the bones and fortunately it wasn't meaning to hurt me you're telling me that this this Eagle
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Barry Clifford: Pirate...
concrete 'add to this anchor was the top of a treasure chest here you can see a heart-shaped coin rare heart-shaped coin with a cross on it these are probably 2 reals which are small Spanish coin you can see a sword hilt with the woven
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Artemisia Gentileschi:...
with a nod to Michelangelo. On the sword’s hilt there’s a screaming Gorgon or Medusa— both female archetypes evoking rage and power which link the work to Caravaggio.
Video examples
Sting: How I started...
I'm as hard as iron plate, woe betide you if you're late when we have to push a boat out on the spring tide. Now you can die and hope for heaven, but you need to work your shift, and I'd expect you all to back us to the hilt, for if St. Peter at his gate were to ask you why you're late,
Video examples
5 Animals You Didn't...
weapon right and and they drive it right to the hilt and I had a talent put through the glove not aggressively just uh excited and gripping and it drove the Talon this town right to the bones and fortunately it wasn't meaning to hurt me you're telling me that this this Eagle
Video examples
Barry Clifford: Pirate...
concrete 'add to this anchor was the top of a treasure chest here you can see a heart-shaped coin rare heart-shaped coin with a cross on it these are probably 2 reals which are small Spanish coin you can see a sword hilt with the woven
Video examples
Artemisia Gentileschi:...
with a nod to Michelangelo. On the sword’s hilt there’s a screaming Gorgon or Medusa— both female archetypes evoking rage and power which link the work to Caravaggio.
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Quote examples
John Cena
American Actor
The coolest thing to me, and especially now that our program is PG-friendly, and we advertise that to the hilt, but fathers and mothers come up to me and tell me to keep doing what I'm doing because I'm a good role model for their kids.
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Audrey Hepburn
British Actress
Pick the day. Enjoy it - to the hilt. The day as it comes. People as they come... The past, I think, has helped me appreciate the present - and I don't want to spoil any of it by fretting about the future.
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Patrick Marber
English Writer
I used to go with my parents and loved it, I was in school plays, and I started reading plays before I started reading novels. I'll defend it to the hilt. When theatre is good it is fabulous.
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Sonam Kapoor
Indian Actress
If you are dressing up, then dress to the hilt, else let it go easy. But no matter what, pay attention to the nails. Whether you keep it short, long, varnished or plain, it has to look good.
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Virender Sehwag
Indian Athlete
I would like to thank all my captains who believed in me and backed me to the hilt. I also thank our greatest partner, the Indian cricket fan, for all the love, support, and memories.
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Billie Joe Armstrong
American Singer
What is going on in America is extreme. The youth cult, they worship youth so much it's almost paranoid. And LA is the Mecca of it all; they're taking it to the hilt.
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Eleanor Robson Belmont
English Actress
Never be afraid to meet to the hilt the demand of either work, or friendship - two of life's major assets.
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Brook Lopez
American Basketball Player
Next to my bed I have a custom lightsaber. A custom hilt with an orange blade up on the wall.
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Garth Brooks
American Singer
True country music is honesty, sincerity, and real life to the hilt.
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Jim Elliot
American Clergyman
Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God.
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John Cena
American Actor
The coolest thing to me, and especially now that our program is PG-friendly, and we advertise that to the hilt, but fathers and mothers come up to me and tell me to keep doing what I'm doing because I'm a good role model for their kids.
Quote examples
Audrey Hepburn
British Actress
Pick the day. Enjoy it - to the hilt. The day as it comes. People as they come... The past, I think, has helped me appreciate the present - and I don't want to spoil any of it by fretting about the future.
Quote examples
Patrick Marber
English Writer
I used to go with my parents and loved it, I was in school plays, and I started reading plays before I started reading novels. I'll defend it to the hilt. When theatre is good it is fabulous.
Quote examples
Sonam Kapoor
Indian Actress
If you are dressing up, then dress to the hilt, else let it go easy. But no matter what, pay attention to the nails. Whether you keep it short, long, varnished or plain, it has to look good.
Quote examples
Virender Sehwag
Indian Athlete
I would like to thank all my captains who believed in me and backed me to the hilt. I also thank our greatest partner, the Indian cricket fan, for all the love, support, and memories.
Quote examples
Billie Joe Armstrong
American Singer
What is going on in America is extreme. The youth cult, they worship youth so much it's almost paranoid. And LA is the Mecca of it all; they're taking it to the hilt.
Quote examples
Eleanor Robson Belmont
English Actress
Never be afraid to meet to the hilt the demand of either work, or friendship - two of life's major assets.
Quote examples
Brook Lopez
American Basketball Player
Next to my bed I have a custom lightsaber. A custom hilt with an orange blade up on the wall.
Quote examples
Garth Brooks
American Singer
True country music is honesty, sincerity, and real life to the hilt.
Quote examples
Jim Elliot
American Clergyman
Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God.
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