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لبت

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily describes forceful actions directed at the chest and abdomen, often involving striking or twisting. It can refer to twisting a hand or striking a person's torso with a stick.

Derived headwords

لَبَتَverb
  1. 1.
    to twist (hand)both

    To twist someone's hand.

  2. 2.
    to strike (chest/abdomen)classical

    To strike someone on the chest and abdomen, often with a stick.

Parallel reading

لبت يده
He twisted his hand.
ولبّت فلاناً: ضرب صدره وبطنه وأقرابه بالعصا.
And he struck someone on the chest and abdomen and his relatives with a stick.