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غنبش

Root entry · 5 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to the concept of scratching, digging, or rummaging, often in a persistent or thorough manner. It can also extend to the idea of searching for something hidden or obscure.

Derived headwords

غَنَبَشَverb
  1. 1.
    to scratchboth

    To make shallow cuts or scratches on a surface, often with fingernails or claws.

  2. 2.
    to digboth

    To excavate or turn over soil or other material.

  3. 3.
    to rummageboth

    To search through something in a disorganized or hurried way.

اغْنَبَشَverb
  1. 1.
    to scratch oneselfboth

    To scratch one's own body, often due to itching.

تَغَنَبَشَverb
  1. 1.
    to scratch each otherboth

    To engage in mutual scratching.

غَنَبَشَةnoun
  1. 1.
    scratchingboth

    The act or sound of scratching.

  2. 2.
    a scratchboth

    A mark made by scratching.

مُغَنَبِشnoun
  1. 1.
    scratching toolclassical

    An instrument or thing used for scratching.