ش ك ل
Root entry · 26 derived lemmasThe root ش ك ل (sh-k-l) primarily relates to resemblance, similarity, and likeness. It extends to concepts of form, shape, and appearance, as well as things that match or suit one. The root also encompasses notions of complexity, confusion, and entanglement, particularly in the context of matters or situations. Additionally, it denotes specific colors, plant types, and even physical attributes of animals and humans.
Derived headwords
- 1.likeness, similarityboth
Resemblance or similarity between two things or people, often in appearance, character, or circumstances.
- 2.form, shapeboth
The visible or perceived form or shape of an object, whether physical or conceptual.
- 3.matching thingboth
Something that conforms to or suits one's preferences or needs.
- 4.matter, affairclassical
One of the various matters, concerns, or needs that require effort or attention.
- 5.confused matterclassical
A matter that is complex, ambiguous, or difficult to understand.
- 6.plantclassical
A type of plant, described as colorful with yellow and red hues.
- 7.prosody termclassical
In Arabic prosody, a specific combination of metrical feet deletions (khabn and kaff).
- 1.forms, shapesboth
Plural of 'shakl', referring to multiple forms or shapes.
- 2.confused mattersclassical
Plural of 'shakl', referring to complex or ambiguous matters.
- 1.forms, shapesclassical
A plural of 'shakl', referring to multiple forms or shapes.
- 1.likeness, similarityboth
Resemblance or similarity, often used in the phrase 'on the pattern of'.
- 2.direction, sideclassical
A direction, a side, or a region.
- 3.intention, aimclassical
An intention, an aim, or what one intends to do.
- 4.way, mannerclassical
A way, a manner, a method, or a habit.
- 5.disposition, natureclassical
A natural disposition, character, or innate tendency.
- 6.part of the faceclassical
The area between the ear and the temple, or between the cheekbone and the ear.
- 7.part of a horseclassical
A specific part of a horse's flank or hindquarters.
- 1.to take form, to materializemodern
To assume a form, to materialize, or to become perceptible.
- 2.to be shaped, to be formedmodern
To be given a particular shape or form.
- 1.to form, to shapemodern
To give something a particular form or shape; to create or mold.
- 2.to braid hairclassical
To braid two locks of hair from the front of the head, right and left.
- 3.to punctuate, to vocalizemodern
To add diacritical marks or vowel points to written text.
- 4.to tie an animal's legsclassical
To tie the legs of an animal with a rope or hobble.
- 1.forming, shapingmodern
The act of forming or shaping something.
- 2.formation, compositionmodern
The way something is formed or composed; a formation.
- 3.vocalization, punctuationmodern
The act of adding diacritical marks or vowel points to text.
- 4.hobblingclassical
The act of tying an animal's legs with a hobble.
- 1.to be confusing, to be ambiguousmodern
For a matter or situation to become confusing, complex, or unclear.
- 2.to ripen (dates)classical
For date palms to ripen their fruit and become ready for harvest.
- 3.to mix colorsclassical
For colors to be mixed, especially red and white.
- 1.confusing, ambiguousmodern
Describing something that is confusing, complex, or difficult to understand.
- 2.mixed colorclassical
Having a mixture of colors, particularly red and white.
- 1.confusion, ambiguityclassical
A state of confusion, ambiguity, or complexity.
- 2.need, necessityclassical
A need or necessity that restricts or binds a person.
- 1.mixed colorboth
Having a mixture of colors, especially red and white, or a whitish-red hue.
- 2.mountain treeclassical
A type of mountain tree, similar to jujube, with thorny branches and sour fruit.
- 3.mixed colored animalclassical
Describing an animal (camel, sheep) whose black color is mixed with red or grey.
- 1.color hueboth
A slight reddish hue, especially in the white of the eye.
- 2.reddish-white colorclassical
A color that is a mixture of redness and whiteness.
- 3.eye colorclassical
A specific coloration in the eye, particularly a reddish tint in the white.
- 1.reddish-whiteclassical
Describing something that has a mixture of redness and whiteness.
- 2.ewe with specific coloringclassical
A white ewe whose body is otherwise black.
- 3.eyed with reddish tintclassical
Describing an eye that has a reddish tint in the white part.
- 1.hobble, fetterboth
A rope or strap used to tie an animal's legs together, especially a horse's.
- 2.horse with specific markingsclassical
A horse that has three legs white-legged (or vice versa), resembling a hobbled animal.
- 3.part of a saddleclassical
A strap on a saddle used to secure parts.
- 1.hobbled, fetteredboth
Describing an animal whose legs are tied with a hobble.
- 2.vocalized, diacritizedmodern
Describing written text that has been provided with vowel marks or diacritics.
- 3.metrically alteredclassical
In prosody, a metrical foot that has undergone specific alterations.
- 1.branching pathsclassical
Paths or routes that branch off from a main road.
- 1.coquetry, charmclassical
A woman's coquetry, charm, or alluring manner.
- 1.coquetry, charmclassical
A woman's coquetry, charm, or alluring manner.
- 1.to coquet, to charmclassical
For a woman to behave coquettishly or charmingly.
- 1.conformity, agreementclassical
Conformity, agreement, or suitability.
- 1.jewelryclassical
Jewelry made of pearls or silver, worn by women.
- 1.name of a personboth
A male given name, also the name of a companion (Sahabi).
- 1.plural of 'shakla'classical
Plural of 'shakla', referring to eyes with a specific reddish hue.
- 2.plural of 'ashkal'classical
Plural of 'ashkal', referring to mixed-colored animals or waters mixed with blood.
- 1.foot soldiersclassical
Infantry or foot soldiers.
- 1.side, directionclassical
A side, direction, or flank.
- 2.shrubclassical
A type of shrub, possibly the 'awsajah'.
- 1.froth mixed with bloodclassical
Froth mixed with blood, appearing on the bit of a bridle.