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دصص

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to a specific, perhaps onomatopoeic, action of striking or hitting, particularly with the hands. It seems to describe a sharp, repetitive, or forceful impact.

Derived headwords

الدَّصْدَصَةnoun
  1. 1.
    striking with palmsclassical

    The act of striking something with the palms of your hands, as described by Al-Layth.

Parallel reading

الدَّصْدَصَة ضربك المنخل بكفيك.
The dṣdṣh is your striking the sieve with your palms.