No. 13,353 in Russian
набалдашник
Knob or pommel on the end of an object (e.g., a cane or staff).
In a sentence
На пороге стояла старая трость с деревянным набалдашником.
There was an old cane with a wooden knob standing in the doorway.
In this sentence, 'набалдашник' refers to the decorative or functional knob on the top of the cane.
Мастер создавал набалдашник для паркана, вырезая детализированный узор.
The craftsman was creating a knob for the fence, carving a detailed pattern.
Here, 'набалдашник' denotes an ornamental knob on a fence post, emphasizing artistic craftsmanship.
Его меч имел набалдашник в виде головы льва, что придавало ему внушительный вид.
His sword had a knob in the shape of a lion’s head, which gave it an imposing appearance.
In this context, 'набалдашник' is the adorned hilt knob of a sword, highlighting its aesthetic and symbolic design.
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