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بحزه

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the act of striking or poking someone, often with a sharp or pointed object. It can also extend to the idea of piercing or thrusting.

Derived headwords

بَحَزَهُverb
  1. 1.
    to pokeboth

    To poke or jab someone, often with a finger or a pointed object.

  2. 2.
    to strikeclassical

    To strike or hit someone forcefully.

بَحْزٌnoun
  1. 1.
    a pokeclassical

    The act of poking or jabbing.

  2. 2.
    a strikeclassical

    A forceful blow or strike.

Parallel reading

بَحَزَهُ، كَمَنْعَهُ: وَكَزَهُ.
He poked him, like 'he prevented him': he jabbed him.