بوع
Root entry · 4 derived lemmasThis root primarily relates to the concept of stretching, extending, or reaching, particularly in terms of physical measurement like an arm's span. It also extends metaphorically to encompass concepts of nobility, generosity, and the extent of a stride.
Derived headwords
- 1.arm's spanboth
The distance from the tip of one hand to the tip of the other when the arms are stretched out to the sides, a unit of measurement.
- 2.nobility, generosityclassical
Metaphorically used to refer to high status, honor, and generosity.
- 3.stride, reachclassical
The length or extent of a stride, especially in the context of a horse or camel's gait.
- 1.he sold, he sells, sellingboth
he sold, he sells, selling
- 2.the length of outstretched armsboth
the length of outstretched arms
- 3.he measured the rope with his outstretched armsboth
he measured the rope with his outstretched arms
- 4.he sold the thing, selling and soldboth
he sold the thing, selling and sold
- 5.he bought it (from the meaning of opposites)both
he bought it (from the meaning of opposites)
- 1.stretching, measuringboth
The act of stretching or measuring with an arm's span.
- 1.to extend (stride)classical
To extend one's stride or gait, used for animals like horses and camels.