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ضءط

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root describes a specific type of movement, characterized by a swaying or shaking of the shoulders and body while walking. It implies a deliberate or perhaps affected manner of gait.

Derived headwords

ضَئِطَverb
  1. 1.
    swayedclassical

    To move one's shoulder and body in a swaying or shaking manner while walking.

ضَأْطnoun
  1. 1.
    swaying gaitclassical

    The act or manner of walking with a swaying of the shoulders and body.

Parallel reading

حرك منكبه وجسده في مشيه
He moved his shoulder and body in his walk.