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معت

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the act of rubbing, wiping, or smearing something. It describes a physical action of applying pressure and friction to a surface, often to clean, polish, or apply a substance.

Derived headwords

مَعَتَverb
  1. 1.
    to rubboth

    To apply friction to a surface, often with a cloth or hand, to clean or smooth it.

يَمْعَتُهُverb
  1. 1.
    he rubs itboth

    The present tense conjugation of the verb 'to rub', indicating the action is currently happening.

مَعْتًاnoun
  1. 1.
    rubbingboth

    The act or process of rubbing; a friction applied to a surface.

دَلَكَverb
  1. 1.
    to rubboth

    To rub or massage something, often with a circular motion.

Parallel reading

مَعَتَ الأديمَ يَمْعَتُهُ مَعْتًا
He rubbed the hide, rubbing it a rubbing.
وهو نحو من الدلك
And it is a type of rubbing.