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ضءط

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root describes a specific type of movement characterized by the shaking or moving of the shoulders and body while walking. It conveys a sense of swagger or a particular gait.

Derived headwords

ضَئِطَverb
  1. 1.
    to move shoulders and bodyclassical

    To move one's shoulders and body in a particular way while walking, often implying a swagger or a distinctive gait.

ضَأْطًاnoun
  1. 1.
    shaking of shoulders and bodyclassical

    The act or manner of moving one's shoulders and body in a distinctive way while walking, as described by Abu Zayd.

Parallel reading

ضَئِطَ ضَأْطًا: حَرَّكَ مِنْكَبَيْهِ وَجَسَدَهُ فِي مَشْيِهِ
He moved his shoulders and his body in his walking.
عن أبي زيد
According to Abu Zayd.