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ذرعف

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes the act of moving forward rapidly, often in a determined or unhindered manner. It can apply to animals, particularly camels, and also to humans, especially in the context of combat or swift action.

Derived headwords

اَدْرَعَفَverb
  1. 1.
    to move forward rapidlyboth

    To proceed or advance quickly and without hindrance, often used for animals like camels.

  2. 2.
    to advance swiftly in battleclassical

    To move forward rapidly in combat, implying eagerness or boldness.

تَدَرْعَفَverb
  1. 1.
    to move forward rapidlyboth

    An alternative form indicating the same meaning of rapid, unhindered movement.

المُذَرْعَفadjective
  1. 1.
    swiftclassical

    Describing something or someone that is fast or moves with great speed.

Parallel reading

اذرعفت الإبل وادرعفت، بالدال والذال، كلاهما: مضت على وجوهها
The camels moved forward rapidly and advanced, with both 'd' and 'dh', both meaning they proceeded on their way.
وقيل: المذرعف السريع فعم به
And it was said: Al-Mudhri'af is the swift, and this meaning was generalized.
وادْرَعَفَ الرجل في القتال أي استنتل من الصف
And the man advanced rapidly in combat, meaning he surged forth from the ranks.