hilts

plural of hilt

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Noun
  • Having seen the shift from hickory to metal shafts, Flynn was also ahead of his time in his ability to foresee a distance problem in golf, an issue the professional game plans to address with a ball rollback in 2028.
    Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • Unlike other methods for sinking deep shafts, Gangtie Jiliang is built specifically to tackle hard rock.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The heels feature translucent PVC material with tiny grosgrain ribbon bows in black, an open toe, and a snap closure ankle strap.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 June 2026
  • Skip fake florals, door bows, and chimes, which can look cheap or annoy neighbors.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Future updates tested the ability to upload videos or photos to inspire songs, in addition to using partial compositions, a cappella vocals, loops, and other audio uploads to create songs.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026
  • Chains dangled from belt loops and wrists.
    Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • Year after year, Hagerty tries new cultivars of his favorite crops—including chiles, peaches, and loads of tomatoes.
    Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
  • At the same time, agriculture is one of the sectors most threatened by climate change, with rising temperatures set to devastate food crops around the world.
    Jasmin Sykes, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
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“Hilts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilts. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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