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ضغت

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root pertains to the act of biting or gnawing with the teeth, specifically the incisors and molars. It describes a forceful or intense biting action.

Derived headwords

ضَغَطَverb
  1. 1.
    to bite forcefullyboth

    To bite or gnaw with the incisors and molars, often with considerable pressure.

ضَغْطnoun
  1. 1.
    biting; gnawingboth

    The act of biting or gnawing with the teeth, particularly the incisors and molars.

Parallel reading

الضغت: اللوك بالأنياب والنواجذ.
The biting: gnawing with the incisors and molars.