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ضكز

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root describes the act of giving a strong pinch or squeeze. It primarily relates to a forceful physical action, often with the fingers, to inflict a sharp sensation.

Derived headwords

ضَكَزَverb
  1. 1.
    to pinch stronglyboth

    To pinch someone or something with a strong, forceful grip, often with the fingers.

يَضْكِزُverb
  1. 1.
    pinches stronglyboth

    The present tense form of the verb 'ضَكَزَ', indicating the ongoing action of pinching strongly.

ضَكْزًاnoun
  1. 1.
    a strong pinchboth

    The verbal noun (masdar) of 'ضَكَزَ', referring to the act or instance of pinching strongly.

Parallel reading

ضكزه يضكزه ضكزا: غمزه غمزا شديدا.
He pinched him a strong pinch: he pinched him a severe pinch.