pummel vs pommel

pummel is not a noun while pommel is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pummel	No	No	Yes	No
pommel	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, pummel and pommel are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of pummel include biff.

pummel (noun)	pommel (noun)
	handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle
	an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger
	a handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse

pummel (verb)	pommel (verb)
strike, usually with the fist	strike, usually with the fist