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كربد

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe the act of moving with intensity or speed, particularly in the context of pursuing an enemy. It suggests a rapid, perhaps hurried, gait or a determined effort.

Derived headwords

كَرَبَدَverb
  1. 1.
    to pursue intenselyclassical

    To pursue an enemy with great effort and speed.

  2. 2.
    to move quicklyclassical

    To move with a quickened pace or hurried gait.

كَرْبَدَةnoun
  1. 1.
    intense pursuitclassical

    The act of pursuing intensely or with great effort.

  2. 2.
    quick movementclassical

    A rapid or hurried movement or gait.

Parallel reading

كربد في عدوه
He pursued his enemy intensely.
إذا جد فيه وأسرع
If he exerted himself in it and hastened.
أو قارب الخطو
Or approached the stride (i.e., quickened his pace).