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Root entry · 15 derived lemmasThis root primarily concerns the act of twisting, bending, or turning something. It extends to meanings of turning away from something, delaying, or showing affection and preference. It also encompasses physical movements like shaking a tail or inclining the head.
Derived headwords
- 1.to twistboth
To twist, contort, or bend something.
- 2.to bendboth
To bend or curve something.
- 3.to turn awayboth
To turn away from something or someone.
- 4.to delayboth
To delay or procrastinate.
- 5.to inclineboth
To incline or bend one's head.
- 1.he twists itboth
The present tense form indicating the action of twisting something.
- 1.twistingboth
The act of twisting or bending.
- 2.turning awayboth
The act of turning away from something.
- 1.twistingclassical
A variant masdar for the act of twisting or bending.
- 1.to writheboth
To twist oneself, writhe, or contort.
- 2.to be sluggishboth
To be slow, sluggish, or hesitant.
- 1.to be twistedboth
To be twisted, bent, or contorted.
- 2.to be sluggishboth
To be slow, sluggish, or hesitant.
- 1.a twistboth
A single instance or occurrence of twisting or bending.
- 1.twistsboth
Plural of لَيَّة, referring to multiple instances of twisting or bending.
- 1.to be twenty years oldclassical
To reach the age of twenty years.
- 1.to be sluggishboth
To become heavy, sluggish, or slow, often in response to an امر (command or matter).
- 1.foldingclassical
The act of folding or concealing something.
- 1.to be kindboth
To be kind, compassionate, or show affection towards someone.
- 2.to wait forboth
To wait for or expect someone or something.
- 1.to inclineboth
To incline or tilt something, such as the head.
- 1.she moved (tail)classical
The past tense verb indicating a female animal moved its tail.
- 1.to preferboth
To prefer one person or thing over another; to favor.