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ءشف

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the tools used by a cobbler. The main derived term refers to the awl or a similar pointed instrument used for piercing leather.

Derived headwords

إِشْفَىnoun
  1. 1.
    cobbler's awlclassical

    The tool used by a cobbler, typically an awl or a similar pointed instrument for piercing leather.

إِشْفَىnoun
  1. 1.
    pointed toolclassical

    A general term for a pointed tool or instrument.

أَشَافِيnoun
  1. 1.
    awlsclassical

    The plural form of إشفى, referring to multiple cobbler's awls or pointed tools.

Parallel reading

الإشفى للإسكاف
The awl is for the cobbler.
وهو فعلى
And it is fa'la (pattern).
والجمع الأشافي
And the plural is ashāfī.
صوابه إفعل
Its correct form is if'al (pattern).
والهمزة زائدة
And the hamza is an addition.
وهو منون غير مصروف
And it is tanwīn-ed and not diptote.