basket hilt
noun
the basketlike hilt of a sword, foil, etc., serving to cover and protect the hand.
Origin of basket hilt
1First recorded in 1540–50
Other words from basket hilt
- basket-hilted, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for basket hilt
basket hilt
noun
a hilt fitted to a broadsword, with a generally padded basket-shaped guard to protect the hand
Derived forms of basket hilt
- basket-hilted, adjective
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