كلب

كَلْبَةٌ ذ (assumed tropical:) A thorny tree, destitute of branches: (K:) so called because it catches to [the garments of] those who pass by it, like a dog: (TA:) a rugged tree, with branches standing out apart, and tough thorns. (TA.) ― -b2- A small thorny plant, of the kind called شِرْس, resembling the شكاعا [or شُكَاعَى, or شُكَاعَة], of the description termed ذُكُور: (TA:) or a certain thorny tree, (K,) of the kind called عِضَاه, having [ what is termed ] جراء; (TA;) as also ↓ كَلِبَةٌ. (K.) -A2- كَلْبَتاَنِ The implement with which the blacksmith takes hold of hot iron; [ his forceps ]. (S, K.) ― -b2- حَدِيدَةٌ ذَاتُ كَلْبَتَيْنِ [ An iron with two curved ends, forming a forceps ]. You also say حَدِيدَتَانِ ذَوَاتَا كلبتين, and حَدَائِدُ ذَوَاتُ كلبتين. (TA.)