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ضغد

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root pertains to the act of constricting or squeezing, specifically focusing on the throat. It describes a forceful pressing or throttling action.

Derived headwords

ضَغَدَverb
  1. 1.
    to constrict the throatclassical

    To apply pressure to the throat, causing constriction or choking.

ضَغْدnoun
  1. 1.
    constriction of the throatclassical

    The act or state of having the throat constricted or squeezed.

Parallel reading

الضغد مثل الزغد
The ḍag̣d is like the zag̣d.
وهو عصر الحلق
And it is the squeezing of the throat.
وقد ضغده
And he constricted it (his throat).