刀把，刀把兒，刀把子，刀靶兒 (dāobà,dāobàr,dāobàzi,dāobǎr)

1. 刀、劍的柄 handle of a knife;hilt of a knife
2. 比喻把柄 handle;things that may be used against sb.
3. 比喻權柄 military power
   • 刀把子攥在他手里,窮人上哪里說理去