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شغز

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of piercing, penetrating, or inserting something into another. It is also used to describe a specific tool or implement used for such actions, particularly in a craft or construction context.

Derived headwords

شَغَزَverb
  1. 1.
    to pierce, penetrateclassical

    To make a hole or passage through something by piercing or thrusting.

شَغِيزَةnoun
  1. 1.
    piercing toolclassical

    A tool used for piercing or making holes, possibly a spike or awl.

  2. 2.
    rod, stakeclassical

    A slender piece of wood or metal, used for support or as a tool.

Parallel reading

يقال للمسلة الشغيزة
The awl is called al-shagizah.
هذا حرف عربي
This is an Arabic word.
سمعت أعرابيا يقول
I heard an Arab say
سويت شغيزة من الطرفاء لأسف بها سفيفة
I made a rod from the tamarisk to weave a basket strip with it.