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شمص

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the forceful and rapid driving or urging of animals, particularly camels. It conveys a sense of vigorous movement and energetic propulsion.

Derived headwords

شَمَصَverb
  1. 1.
    to drive forcefullyboth

    To drive animals, especially camels, with great force and speed.

شُمُوصًاnoun
  1. 1.
    forceful drivingclassical

    The act of driving animals with violence and speed; a vigorous urging.

شَامِصadjective
  1. 1.
    driving forcefullyclassical

    One who drives animals forcefully and rapidly.

شَمُوصadjective
  1. 1.
    vigorousclassical

    Describing an animal, particularly a camel, that is driven with great energy and speed.

وحث بعيرهم حاد شموص — And their camel was urged by a vigorous driver

Parallel reading

شمص الدواب شموصا: ساقها سوقا عنيفا.
To drive animals with 'shumusan' means to drive them with violent driving.
وحث بعيرهم حاد شموص
And their camel was urged by a vigorous driver