hilt – the handle of a weapon or tool, especially a sword, dagger, or knife

(Pronounced hilt)

To remember the definition of the word hilt, use the following mnemonic:

On the hilltop (hilt), the strongest people grasp the sword's handle and they try to pull it from the stone.

Examples of hilt in a sentence

The sword broke at the hilt when it collided with the stone wall. 

The ornate hilt, while beautiful, was very impractical. 

The knife hit the hilt of the sword and just bounced off.