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ضبز

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe intensity, particularly in the gaze or actions of a wolf. It relates to being sharp, cunning, and quick in observation or theft.

Derived headwords

الضبيزadjective
  1. 1.
    Intense, cunning (wolf)classical

    Describing a wolf that is sharp, cunning, and skillful in its actions, particularly in theft.

ضبزnoun
  1. 1.
    Sharpness of gazeclassical

    The intensity of one's gaze, characterized by looking sideways or with sharp focus.

ضبيزadjective
  1. 1.
    Sharp-eyed, intenseclassical

    Possessing a sharp, intense, and piercing gaze, often associated with alertness or cunning.

Parallel reading

هو الشديد المحتال من الذئاب
He is the strong, cunning one among wolves.
وتسرق مال جارك باحتيال
And you steal your neighbor's property with cunning.
كحول ذؤالة شرس ضبيز
Like the cunning of a fierce, sharp-eyed wolf.
والضبز: شدة اللحظ، يعني نظرا في جانب
And 'al-ḍabz' is the intensity of the gaze, meaning looking sideways.
وذئب ضبز
And a sharp-eyed wolf.
أي متوقد اللحظ حديده
Meaning sharp and intense in his gaze.