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حطر

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the act of binding or stringing, particularly a bowstring. It also extends to meanings of striking or hitting the ground, and a specific type of sword.

Derived headwords

حَطَرَverb
  1. 1.
    to string a bowboth

    To place a string or bowstring on a bow.

  2. 2.
    to have sexual intercourseclassical

    To engage in sexual intercourse, specifically referring to a female slave.

  3. 3.
    to strike the groundclassical

    To hit or strike the ground, often with a dull sound.

حَاطُورَةnoun
  1. 1.
    bowstringboth

    The string of a bow.

حَاطُورَةnoun
  1. 1.
    swordclassical

    A type of sword, possibly referring to its sharpness or effectiveness.

Parallel reading

حطر الجارية: نكحها
To string the slave girl: to have sexual intercourse with her.
حطر القوس: وترها
To string the bow: to put its string on it.
وكعني: جلد به الأرض
And as a verb (form II): to strike the ground with it.
وسيف حاطورة: حالوقة
And a sword 'حاطورة': a sharp/effective one.