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دقم

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the act of breaking or crushing, specifically focusing on teeth. It describes the forceful impact that leads to dental damage.

Derived headwords

دَقَمَverb
  1. 1.
    to break teethboth

    To break or shatter the teeth of someone or something.

دَقْمnoun
  1. 1.
    breaking of teethclassical

    The act or instance of breaking teeth.

Parallel reading

دَقَمَ فاه مثل دمق على القلب، أي كسر أسنانه.
He broke his mouth like one who crushes onto the heart, meaning he broke his teeth.