A pommel is typically referred to as the rounded knob at the end of the handle of a sword or dagger, used to prevent the weapon from slipping out of the hand or shield from sliding down. In gymnastics, it refers to one of the two rounded handles fixed on the top of a pommel horse which athletes use during their performance. More @Wikipedia
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