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Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root pertains to the cunning and deceptive actions of a wolf, specifically its stealthy approach and trickery. It describes a method of subtle maneuvering and evasion.

Derived headwords

وَدَأَverb
  1. 1.
    to be cunningclassical

    To act with stealth and trickery, similar to how a wolf approaches its prey.

دَأْوًاnoun
  1. 1.
    cunningclassical

    The act of being cunning, stealthy, and deceptive, particularly in the manner of a wolf.

  2. 2.
    evasionclassical

    A subtle form of maneuvering and avoiding detection or confrontation.

Parallel reading

دأى الذئب دأوا
The wolf acted cunningly, with stealth and trickery.
وهو شبه الختل والمراوغة
And it is a form of stealth and evasion.