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كشمر

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the physical action of lifting or drawing up, often associated with clothing or the body. It can also denote a sharp or upward movement, sometimes implying readiness or alertness.

Derived headwords

كَشْمَرَverb
  1. 1.
    to draw upboth

    To draw up one's sleeves, trousers, or garment in preparation for an action or to avoid soiling them.

  2. 2.
    to bend overclassical

    To bend over or stoop down, often in a quick or agile manner.

كَشْمَرَةnoun
  1. 1.
    drawing upclassical

    The act of drawing up sleeves or garments.

  2. 2.
    stoopingclassical

    The act of bending over or stooping.

Parallel reading

كَشْمَرَ أنفه
He drew up his nose.
كَشْمَرَ عن ساعديه
He rolled up his sleeves.
كَشْمَرَ عن ذيل ثوبه
He drew up the hem of his garment.
كَشْمَرَ عن ساقيه
He drew up his legs.
كَشْمَرَ عن استه
He drew up his rear.
كَشْمَرَ عن ثوبه
He drew up his garment.