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Root entry · 6 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of being firm, fixed, or stable, often in contrast to being loose or mobile. It extends to describe things that are difficult to move or dislodge, and by extension, things that are deep or hard to reach.

Derived headwords

لَصَبَverb
  1. 1.
    to be firmboth

    To be fixed, stable, and unmoving, often used in contrast to being loose or shaky.

لَصُوبverb
  1. 1.
    to be firmclassical

    Similar to لَصَبَ, indicating firmness and stability.

لَحَزَverb
  1. 1.
    to be stingyclassical

    To be reluctant to give or part with something, implying a tight-fisted nature.

لَصُوبٌnoun
  1. 1.
    firmnessclassical

    The state or quality of being firm, stable, or fixed.

لَاصِبٌadjective
  1. 1.
    firmclassical

    Describing something that is firm, stable, and not easily moved.

لَوَاصِبٌnoun
  1. 1.
    deep wellsclassical

    Wells that are narrow and have a deep bottom, making them difficult to access.

Parallel reading

وفلان لحز لصب: لا يكاد يعطي شيئا.
And so-and-so is stingy and firm: he hardly gives anything.
ولصب الخاتم في الإصبع، وهو ضد قلق.
And the ring was firm on the finger, and it is the opposite of loose.
واللواصب في شعر كثير (1) : الآبار الضيقة البعيدة القعر.
And the 'lawasib' in the poetry of Kathir (1) are: the narrow wells of distant bottoms.