صبن
Root entry · 12 derived lemmasThis root primarily deals with the concepts of withholding, preventing, or diverting something, particularly gifts or favors. It also extends to actions related to gambling, specifically manipulating dice, and has a significant entry for the word 'soap' and its properties.
Derived headwords
- 1.to withhold, preventclassical
To withhold or prevent a gift or favor from someone, diverting it to others. This applies to any good deed or known benefit.
- 2.to manipulate diceclassical
To manipulate dice in one's hand before throwing them, often with the intent to cheat.
- 3.to divertclassical
To divert something, such as a cup, from its rightful recipient.
- 4.to hideclassical
To hide something, like a dirham, in one's hand without being noticed.
- 1.withholding, preventionclassical
The act of withholding or preventing a gift or favor.
- 1.he withholds itclassical
He withholds it (a gift or favor), preventing it from reaching its intended recipient.
- 1.the manipulatorclassical
The gambler who manipulates the dice.
- 1.soapboth
A well-known substance used for washing clothes and the body. Its origin is debated, with some attributing it to ancient civilizations and others to specific medical practitioners.
- 1.a place in Egyptclassical
A locality in Egypt named after its builder.
- 1.a man of lettersclassical
A known literary figure.
- 1.a spring/water sourceclassical
A name for a spring or water source.
- 1.to turn away, departclassical
To turn away or depart from something or someone.
- 1.to turn away, departclassical
To turn away or depart from something or someone.
- 1.the man hidclassical
The man hid something, like a dirham, in his hand without it being noticed.
- 1.the cupbearer divertedclassical
The cupbearer diverted the cup from the one who deserved it.