hilts

Definition of hiltsnext
plural of hilt

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Noun
  • Unlike other methods for sinking deep shafts, Gangtie Jiliang is built specifically to tackle hard rock.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Upgrades will require significant reinforcement of some walls and elevator shafts, though engineers have found ways to do the work by pouring new concrete footings and installing additional steel bracing without significantly impinging on internal spaces or being visible on exterior surfaces.
    Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Keep feet cozy and warm with plush slippers, cozy pajama sets, quick dry towels, velvet hair bows and more.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Steer clear of addictive thought loops as the moon and Pluto unite.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Residents want credible expertise without enduring grueling commutes, inflexible scheduling, or slow referral loops.
    Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • While most crops are available during the summer, Ward's offers pick-your-own services for two spring flowers – daffodils in mid-April through early May and tulips in late April through mid-May.
    Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026
  • In rural Lowell at the south end of the region, farmers were getting ready recently to plant crops.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Hilts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilts. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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