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الشبءة

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to a specific part of a lock, likely the mechanism or component that secures it. The primary derived term refers to the butterfly or latch of a lock.

Derived headwords

الشِّبْأَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Lock butterflyclassical

    The part of a lock that rotates or slides to secure the bolt, often resembling a butterfly's wings.

Parallel reading

الشِّبْأَة، بالفتح: فراشة القفل.
The shib'ah, with fatha: the butterfly of the lock.