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هكف

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe a specific type of rapid movement, particularly in running. It is noted as an archaic or obsolete term.

Derived headwords

الهكفnoun
  1. 1.
    swiftness in runningclassical

    The act of moving quickly, especially in a race or pursuit. It is considered an obsolete term.

هَنَكَفَverb
  1. 1.
    to run swiftlyclassical

    To move with great speed, particularly in running. This verb form is derived from the root meaning swiftness.

Parallel reading

الهكف: السرعة في العدو وغيره، وهو فعل ممات.
Al-hakaf: swiftness in running and other things, and it is an obsolete verb.
وهنكف: موضع مشتق من ذلك، وقد يكون رباعيا.
And Hanakaf: a place derived from that, and it may be quadriliteral.