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شبك

Root entry · 17 derived lemmas

The root شبك (sh-b-k) primarily denotes the concept of interlocking, intertwining, or becoming entangled. This extends to physical objects like fingers or branches, as well as abstract concepts like matters or disputes. It also encompasses related ideas such as nets, traps, and closely spaced wells.

Derived headwords

شَبَكَverb
  1. 1.
    to interlockboth

    To cause fingers or other things to become intertwined or interlocked.

  2. 2.
    to mixclassical

    To mix or blend things together, causing them to become confused or entangled.

اشْتَبَكَverb
  1. 1.
    to become intertwinedboth

    To become interlocked, entangled, or intertwined with each other.

  2. 2.
    to become confusedboth

    To become confused, mixed up, or complicated, referring to matters or situations.

  3. 3.
    to appear denselyclassical

    To appear densely or mixed together, referring to stars or darkness.

تَشَبَّكَverb
  1. 1.
    to become intertwinedboth

    To become intertwined or interlocked, often used reflexively.

  2. 2.
    to become entangledclassical

    To become entangled or mixed up, referring to abstract matters.

تَشْبِيكnoun
  1. 1.
    interlocking of fingersboth

    The act of interlocking one's fingers, often done as a gesture.

  2. 2.
    entanglementclassical

    The act of causing things to become entangled or mixed up.

شَبَكnoun
  1. 1.
    interlockingclassical

    The act of interlocking or intertwining.

  2. 2.
    teeth of a combclassical

    The teeth of a comb.

شَابِكadjective
  1. 1.
    intertwinedboth

    Describing something that is intertwined, tangled, or mixed.

  2. 2.
    lionclassical

    A name for a lion, possibly referring to its fierce or tangled mane/teeth.

شَبَكَةnoun
  1. 1.
    netboth

    A net used for fishing, hunting, or other purposes.

  2. 2.
    headclassical

    A term for the head.

  3. 3.
    network of wellsclassical

    A collection of closely spaced or interconnected wells.

  4. 4.
    rat holeclassical

    A hole or burrow made by a rat.

شِبَاكnoun
  1. 1.
    netsboth

    Plural of شبكة (net), referring to multiple nets.

  2. 2.
    network of wellsclassical

    A collection of closely spaced or interconnected wells.

  3. 3.
    rat holesclassical

    Plural of شبكة (rat hole), referring to multiple rat burrows.

  4. 4.
    interconnected structuresclassical

    Anything made of interwoven parts, like reeds or latticework.

شَبَّاكnoun
  1. 1.
    net makerclassical

    A person who makes or brings nets for hunting or fishing.

  2. 2.
    interwoven structureclassical

    A structure made of interwoven materials, like reeds.

شَبَّاكَةnoun
  1. 1.
    latticeworkclassical

    A structure made of interwoven reeds or similar materials, used in crafts.

  2. 2.
    window latticeclassical

    A latticed screen, often made of iron, used for windows.

شَبَاكِيّadjective
  1. 1.
    intertwinedclassical

    Describing something that is interwoven or latticed.

شَبَكَةnoun
  1. 1.
    interconnectednessclassical

    The state of being connected or intertwined, referring to kinship or relationships.

شَبَكَة رَحِمnoun
  1. 1.
    close kinshipclassical

    A strong or close relationship by blood or marriage.

اشْتِبَاكnoun
  1. 1.
    interconnectionclassical

    The state of being intertwined or connected, referring to relationships or abstract concepts.

شَبِيكnoun
  1. 1.
    a type of plantclassical

    A plant similar to 'dalbūth' but sweeter.

بَنُو شَبَكname
  1. 1.
    Banu Shabakclassical

    A tribal name or designation.

شَبَكَة بَقْلَة الْحُزْنnoun
  1. 1.
    wells of Baqlat al-Huznclassical

    A specific location known for its interconnected wells, providing water and pasture.

Parallel reading

شبكت أصابعي بعضها في بعض فاشتبكت
I interlocked my fingers, and they became interlocked.
والشبك: الخلط والتداخل
And interlocking: mixing and becoming intertwined.
إذا مضى أحدكم إلى الصلاة فلا يشبكن بين أصابعه
When one of you goes to prayer, let him not interlock his fingers.
تشابكت الأمور وتشابكت: التبست واختلطت
Matters became intertwined and confused: they became obscure and mixed.
واشتبك السراب: دخل بعضه في بعض
And the mirage became intertwined: its parts entered into each other.
وطريق شابك: متداخل ملتبس مختلط شركه بعضها ببعض
And a tangled road: intertwined, obscure, mixed, its paths entering into each other.
وأسد شابك: مشتبك الأنياب مختلفها
And a tangled lion: with interlocked and varied fangs.
وشبكت النجوم واشتبكت وتشابكت: دخل بعضها في بعض واختلطت
And the stars interlocked and became intertwined and mixed: their parts entered into each other and became mixed.
إذا اشتبكت النجوم أي ظهرت جميعها واختلط بعضها ببعض لكثرة ما ظهر منها
When the stars become intertwined, meaning they all appear and mix with each other due to the abundance of their appearance.
والشباك: القناص الذين يجلبون الشباك وهي المصايد للصيد
And the shabbāk: the hunters who bring the nets, which are traps for hunting.
والشبكة: المصيدة في الماء وغيره
And the shabakah: a trap in water and elsewhere.
والشبكة: الآبار المتقاربة
And the shabakah: closely spaced wells.
وفي حديث: أنه وقعت يد بعيره في شبكة جرذان أي أنقابها وجحرتها تكون متقاربة بعضها من بعض
And in the hadith: the hand of his camel fell into a network of rat holes, meaning their openings and burrows are close to each other.
ورجل شابك الرمح إذا رأيته من ثقافته يطعن به في جميع الوجوه كلها
And a man who is shābik with a spear when you see him, from his skill, thrusting with it in all directions.
والشبكة: القرابة والرحم
And the shabakah: kinship and blood relations.
واشتباك الرحم وغيرها: اتصال بعضها ببعض
And the intertwining of kinship and others: their connection with each other.
ويقال: بيني وبينه شبكة رحم
And it is said: Between me and him is a network of kinship.