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hilt in German

hilt in German is Griff, Heft — hilt means the handle of a sword or knife, including the grip and guard.

hilt in German

Griff
noun
The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.
Heft
noun
The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.

What does "hilt" mean?

  1. noun The handle of a sword or knife, including the grip and guard.
    "He gripped the hilt tightly before drawing the blade."
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hilt in a sentence

  • He gripped the hilt tightly before drawing the blade.
  • The sword's hilt was decorated with silver.

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What is "hilt" in German?

"hilt" in German is Griff, Heft. hilt means: The handle of a sword or knife, including the grip and guard.

How do you use "hilt" in a sentence?

Example: "He gripped the hilt tightly before drawing the blade." In German, "hilt" is Griff, Heft.

Are there other ways to say "hilt" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "hilt": Griff, Heft.

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