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ضبج

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe the act of throwing oneself down, often due to exhaustion or injury. It is noted as not being a firmly established root.

Derived headwords

ضَبَجَverb
  1. 1.
    to throw oneself downclassical

    To cast oneself upon the ground, typically due to extreme fatigue or a blow.

Parallel reading

ضبج الرجل: ألقى نفسه في الأرض من كلال أو ضرب
The man threw himself down on the ground from exhaustion or a blow.
قال ابن دريد: وليس بثبت
Ibn Duraid said: And it is not firmly established.