hilt

noun

Definition of hiltnext
as in shaft

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Recent Examples of hilt Played to the ice-queen hilt by the divine Meryl Streep, Miranda’s withering glances and sarcastic putdowns continue to live on and get quoted, no matter the decade. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026 The necklace is composed of 26 diamonds, some taken from a Garter badge and sword hilt, according to The Court Jeweller. — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026 Phoebe Cates play the nymphette Linda to the hilt, showing only now and again the lost little girl inside. — Gina Friedlande, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026 Storied programs, coaches known to dress to the hilt with exuberant fashion, star players and familiar faces to the Sacramento region will be part of the storylines as Golden 1 Center becomes a hub of women’s college basketball March Madness. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hilt
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  1. shaft
  2. bow
  3. loop
Noun
  • The lawsuit contends that Garcia-Sanchez was working on or about the 14th floor and fell to the bottom of the elevator shaft.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • An unexcavated burial shaft within his tomb may reveal more information about him and his role in the Egyptian Empire.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of shaft
Noun
  • Tying them together are black grosgrain bows, a throwback Brock Collection signature.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • Hudson went on to speak about the depth of the water in the area where their boat was, saying that towards the stern, the water was about waist-deep, but towards the bow, the water was deeper.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of bow
Noun
  • The rural community has for years worked to build a loop railroad and transfer facility for cargo and grain.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • To outsiders, interior design may seem like a continuous loop of selecting fabric swatches, flying between High Point and Salone del Mobile, and cultivating relationships over long lunches.
    — Danine Alati, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Definition of loop

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