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المساطب

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to raised platforms, benches, or structures used for sitting or working. It also extends to meanings associated with water and specific types of linen.

Derived headwords

مَسْطَبَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Bench, platformboth

    A raised structure or platform, often used for sitting or as a workbench.

  2. 2.
    Linen fiberclassical

    Refers to the processed fibers of flax, used for making linen cloth.

مَسَاطِبnoun
  1. 1.
    Anvilsclassical

    The anvils used by blacksmiths.

  2. 2.
    Water poolsclassical

    Standing or stagnant water.

  3. 3.
    Workshops, stallsclassical

    Shops or stalls where people sit to work or conduct business.

Parallel reading

المساطب: سنادين الحدادين
Al-masāṭib: the anvils of the blacksmiths.
والمياه السدم
And the stagnant waters.
والدكاكين يقعد عليها
And the shops upon which one sits.
جمع مسطبة
Plural of masṭabah.
وتكسر
And it is broken.
والأسطبة: مشاقة الكتان
And al-usṭubah: the flax fibers.