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معته

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the act of rubbing or massaging something. It encompasses the physical action of applying pressure and friction to a surface, often for therapeutic or cleansing purposes.

Derived headwords

مَعَتَهُverb
  1. 1.
    to rubboth

    To apply friction to a surface, often with a circular or back-and-forth motion.

  2. 2.
    to massageboth

    To rub and knead parts of the body for medical or therapeutic purposes.

  3. 3.
    to strokeboth

    To move one's hand gently and repeatedly over a surface.

مَعْتnoun
  1. 1.
    rubbingboth

    The act or process of rubbing something.

  2. 2.
    massageboth

    The practice of rubbing and kneading the body, especially to relieve tension or pain.

Parallel reading

مَعَتَهُ، كَمَنَعَهُ: دَلَكَهُ.
He rubbed it, like he rubbed it: he massaged it.