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لتم

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns the act of striking or stabbing, particularly in a vulnerable or vital area like the neck. It implies a forceful and often fatal blow.

Derived headwords

اللَّتْمnoun
  1. 1.
    stabbingclassical

    The act of stabbing or piercing, especially in the neck or vital area.

لَتَمَverb
  1. 1.
    to stabclassical

    To stab someone, particularly in the neck or a vulnerable spot.

Parallel reading

اللتم: الطعن في المنحر، مثل اللتب.
Al-latm: stabbing in the neck, like al-latb.