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الجحمظة

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe a state of being tightly bound or constricted, often in a physical sense. It also encompasses actions related to securing or restraining something, as well as specific types of movement or posture.

Derived headwords

الجَحْمَظَةُnoun
  1. 1.
    Swaddling clothclassical

    A cloth used for swaddling an infant, binding them tightly.

  2. 2.
    Bowstringingclassical

    The act of stringing a bow, which involves stretching and securing the string.

  3. 3.
    Restraintclassical

    The act of binding or restraining someone or something, regardless of the specific method.

  4. 4.
    Fast runningclassical

    The act of running at a high speed.

  5. 5.
    Short person's gaitclassical

    The manner of walking characteristic of a short person.

Parallel reading

الجحمظة: القماط
Al-Jahmaẓah: The swaddling cloth.
وتأطير القوس بالوتر
And the stringing of the bow with its string.
وشد يدي الغلام على ركبتيه ليضرب
And the tightening of the boy's hands on his knees to be beaten.
أو الإيثاق كيف كان
Or the binding, however it was done.
والإسراع في العدو
And the hastening in running.
ومشي القصير
And the walk of a short person.