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ضوج

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes the concept of deviation, turning aside, or bending. It is often associated with geographical features like river bends and the trajectory of projectiles.

Derived headwords

الضوجnoun
  1. 1.
    river bendboth

    A bend or curve in a valley, particularly where a river flows.

أضواجnoun
  1. 1.
    river bendsboth

    The plural form of الضوج, referring to multiple bends or curves in a valley or river.

ضاجهverb
  1. 1.
    to deviateclassical

    To deviate or swerve from a course or target, like an arrow missing its mark.

Parallel reading

الضوج: منعطف الوادي
The الضوج: a bend of the valley.
والجمع أضواج
And the plural is أضواج.
وضاج السهم عن الهدف
And the arrow deviated from the target.
أي مال عنه
Meaning it veered away from it.