hilts

plural of hilt

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Noun
  • At the heart of the patent is a transmission system that uses multiple shafts and clutches to separate the roles of the engine, generator-motor, and wheels.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 June 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • The teensy blueberries, dainty scalloped edges, and slender bows give off a sweet, romantic energy.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • So, upon seeing him each day, Blubaugh lies face-down on the ground and bows in Imai’s presence.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Leaders should identify where bottlenecks crept back in, restore psychological safety around small failures, and rebuild the feedback loops that make frequent, low-risk deployment feel sustainable.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Rounding out the trio is a take on the Air Max 95 Neon with orange substitutions on its Big Bubble heel unit and eyestay loops and a green and orange gradient on the outsole’s shank.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Chastain recommends keeping all bird attractions (like birdbaths, feeders, and birdhouses) in a separate section of the garden away from your food crops, creating a bird haven to keep them busy.
    The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
  • Drought covered virtually the entire Plains, destroying crops with deficient rainfall, high temperatures, high winds, insect infestations and dust storms.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 July 2026
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“Hilts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilts. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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