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Noun — An upright wooden post, often padded, used for practicing strikes with swords or other bladed weapons.

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Etymology

From Latin pellis ("animal skin, hide"), the same root behind "pelt."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pell” mean?

The word “pell” means an upright wooden post, often padded, used for practicing strikes with swords or other bladed weapons. In plain terms, a training post for weapon practice, or (in an older sense) a parchment record.

How do you pronounce “pell”?

“Pell” is pronounced pehl (/pɛl/ in IPA).

How do you use “pell” in a sentence?

Here is “pell” used in a sentence: “The recruits spent an hour each morning drilling against the pell.”

What part of speech is “pell”?

“Pell” is a noun.

Where does the word “pell” come from?

The word “pell” comes from Latin. From Latin pellis ("animal skin, hide"), the same root behind "pelt.".

How many meanings does “pell” have?

“Pell” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an upright wooden post, often padded, used for practicing strikes with swords or other bladed weapons.

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