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Pummel   Listen
noun
Pummel  n., v. t.  Same as Pommel.






Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48








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"Pummel" Quotes from Famous Books



... do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard. "Can't I pummel somebody? Miles will tell you I have a good fighting arm. If anyone ...
— Betty Trevor • Mrs. G. de Horne Vaizey

... remain and get what rest she might, he left her, and she, following his straight, lank figure—so eloquent of strength—and the familiar poise of his left hand upon the pummel of his sword, felt proud indeed that he belonged to her, and secure in his protection. She sat herself at the window when he was gone, and whilst she awaited his return, she hummed a gay measure softly to herself. Her eyes were bright, and there was a flush upon her cheeks. ...
— The Tavern Knight • Rafael Sabatini

... mortifying? to be refused by old Mother Damnable!—with such parts and address,—and the little squeamish devils, to dislike me for a name, a sound.—Oh my cursed name! that it was something I could be revenged on! if it were alive, that I might tread upon it, or crush it, or pummel it, or kick it, or spit it out—for it sticks in my ...
— The Works of Charles Lamb in Four Volumes, Volume 4 • Charles Lamb

... them all to building the fence. I was of the number. Boss and the overseer came out to overlook the work and hurry it on. About four o'clock in the afternoon White put in an appearance, and came face to face with McGee, sitting on his horse and having a double barreled shot gun lying across the pummel of his saddle. White passed on without saying a word, but Boss yelled at him; "Hello! I see you are about to turn yourself a d—d fool." White checked up and began to swear, saying: "You are a coward to attack an ...
— Thirty Years a Slave • Louis Hughes



Words linked to "Pummel" :   biff, hit, pommel



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