柄 — meaning in English

English meaning

• hilt noun The handle of a sword or knife, including the grip and guard.
• stem noun The main stalk of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, or fruit.

Senses

柄 is used for these senses in English:

• hilt The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.
• snath The shaft of a scythe.
• stem A narrow part on certain man-made objects, such as a wine glass, a tobacco pipe, a spoon.

stem — full definition

1. noun The main stalk of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, or fruit.
2. noun A slender supporting part of an object, such as a wine glass or tobacco pipe.
3. noun The base form of a word to which endings are added.
4. verb To originate or arise from something.
5. verb To stop or hold back the flow or spread of something.

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