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حضرب

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root pertains to the concept of tightening, strengthening, or filling something to its capacity. It often relates to ropes, cords, or anything that is packed full.

Derived headwords

حَضْرَبَverb
  1. 1.
    to tightenboth

    To make something tight, firm, or strong, particularly a rope or cord.

  2. 2.
    to twist tightlyclassical

    To twist fibers or strands together with great force to create a strong cord or rope.

حَضْرَبَةnoun
  1. 1.
    tighteningclassical

    The act or process of making something tight or strong.

  2. 2.
    fullnessclassical

    The state of being completely filled or packed.

مُحْضَرَبadjective
  1. 1.
    tightly twistedclassical

    Describing a rope or cord that has been twisted tightly.

  2. 2.
    fullboth

    Completely filled or packed to capacity.

Parallel reading

حضرب حبله ووتره
He tightened his rope and his bowstring.
شده
He tightened it.
أو شد فتله
Or he twisted its fiber.
وكل مملوء: محضرب
And everything full: is محضرب (tightly packed/full).