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الرصم

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes the act of entering into narrow or confined spaces, particularly ravines or gorges. It conveys a sense of penetration or immersion within a constricted area.

Derived headwords

الرَّصْمnoun
  1. 1.
    Entering narrow ravinesclassical

    The act of entering into narrow, constricted gorges or ravines. This is the primary meaning associated with the root.

رَصَمَverb
  1. 1.
    To enter narrow ravinesclassical

    To penetrate or enter into narrow, constricted gorges or ravines.

Parallel reading

الرَّصْمُ، مُحَرَّكَةً: الدُّخُولُ فِي الشِّعَابِ الضَّيِّقِ.
Ar-rasm, with harakah: entering into narrow ravines.