hilt

Example Sentences

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A harpoon gun from "Jaws," a jacket worn by "The Terminator," and a "Star Wars" lightsaber hilt and C-3PO head are among the eye-catching items to be sold at auction next month.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Suzy Spilling and her husband Colin invested in four rental properties to fund their retirement - including two flats in Salford "mortgaged to the hilt".

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025

Bowen’s River and Carmelo’s Wynona play their characters’ shortcomings to the hilt.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2025

Still, he was a perfect match for Yang, who played Santos to the hilt in various appearances on Weekend Update and in opening sketches.

From New York Times • May 20, 2024

“Keep these four fingers over the hilt, and your thumb flat. Both your elbows should be tucked in, legs apart...”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray