What does pommel mean?
noun
The front or top of a saddle, or a metal or plastic knob or handle, typically at the front of a sword or other weapon. In fencing, the pommel is the metal ball at the top of a foil or épée.
Example
"The pommel of the saddle made it difficult to mount the horse."
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