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ب ض ك

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of cutting or severing, particularly in the context of swords. It is noted as being neglected by some lexicographers but defined by others.

Derived headwords

البَاضِكnoun
  1. 1.
    cutting swordclassical

    A sword that is exceptionally sharp and capable of cutting effectively. This term is used to describe a specific type of sword.

البُضُوكnoun
  1. 1.
    cutting swordclassical

    Similar to 'al-bāḍik', this term refers to a sword known for its cutting ability. It is presented as an alternative or related term.

بَضَكَverb
  1. 1.
    to cutclassical

    To sever or cut through something. This verb is used in the context of a sword's action.

Parallel reading

البَاضِك والبُضُوك، كَصَبُورٍ أَهْمَلَهُ الجَوْهَرِيّ
Al-bāḍik and al-buḍūk, like ṣabūr, were neglected by Al-Jawhari.
وَقَالَ ابْنُ الأَعْرَابِيّ: هُوَ مِنَ السُّيُوفِ: القَاطِعُ
And Ibn Al-A'rabi said: it is from the swords: the cutting one.
يُقَالُ: سَيْفٌ بَاضِكٌ، وبُضُوكٌ
It is said: a cutting sword, and a cutting sword.
وَلَا يَبْضَكُ اللهُ يَدَهُ
And may God not cut off his hand.
أَيْ لَا يَقْطَعُهَا
Meaning: may He not cut it off.
كَذَا فِي المُحْكَمِ وَالعُبَابِ وَاللِّسَانِ وَالتَّكْمِلَةِ
Thus it is in Al-Muḥkam, Al-ʿUbāb, Al-Lisān, and Al-Takmilah.