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متءه

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the action of striking or hitting, often with a tool like a stick. It can also extend to the meaning of stretching or extending something, particularly a rope.

Derived headwords

مَتَأَهَverb
  1. 1.
    to strikeboth

    To hit or strike someone, typically with a stick or similar object.

مَتَأَهَverb
  1. 1.
    to stretchclassical

    To stretch or extend a rope or similar flexible object.

Parallel reading

مَتَأَهَ بالعصا، كمنعه: ضربه
He struck with a stick, like 'man'a': he hit him.
و الحبل: مده
And the rope: he stretched it.