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متز

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily deals with the act of throwing or casting something, particularly with force or intent. It encompasses the action of launching a weapon or projectile.

Derived headwords

مَتَزَverb
  1. 1.
    to throwboth

    To cast or hurl something, especially with force. This is the primary meaning associated with the root.

مَتَسَverb
  1. 1.
    to throwclassical

    An alternative form or variant meaning to throw, used similarly to 'متز'.

Parallel reading

متز فلان بسلحه إذا رمى به
So-and-so threw his weapon when he shot it.
ومتس به مثله
And he threw it similarly.