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نءط

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes the act of straining or exerting oneself, particularly when lifting or carrying a heavy load. It conveys the physical effort and groaning associated with such exertion.

Derived headwords

نَأَطَverb
  1. 1.
    to strainboth

    To exert oneself with great effort, especially when lifting or carrying something heavy.

نَأْطًاnoun
  1. 1.
    strainingboth

    The act of straining or exerting oneself with great effort.

نَئِيطًاnoun
  1. 1.
    groaningboth

    A sound of exertion or pain made while straining.

Parallel reading

نأط بالحمل نأطا ونئيطا إذا زفر به.
He strained with the load, straining and groaning, if he exerted himself with it.