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نقبن

Root entry · 8 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of a hole, passage, or excavation. It extends to the idea of penetrating or making a way through something, and can also refer to specific locations or entities associated with such passages.

Derived headwords

نَقْبnoun
  1. 1.
    hole, openingboth

    A physical opening or aperture, often created by digging or burrowing. It can also refer to a passage or tunnel.

  2. 2.
    mine, excavationclassical

    A place where something is dug out, such as a mine or a tunnel dug for passage or exploration.

نَقَبَverb
  1. 1.
    to bore, to penetrateboth

    To make a hole or passage through something by digging or drilling. It implies making a way through an obstacle.

  2. 2.
    to explore, to investigateclassical

    To thoroughly examine or search an area, often by going through it or into it, like exploring a cave or a passage.

نَقَّبَverb
  1. 1.
    to search thoroughlyboth

    To search diligently and extensively for something, often implying a deep or meticulous investigation.

  2. 2.
    to dig extensivelyclassical

    To excavate or dig in a widespread or thorough manner.

تَنَقَّبَverb
  1. 1.
    to search diligentlyboth

    To seek or search with great effort and persistence, often implying a hidden or difficult-to-find object.

نَقَّابnoun
  1. 1.
    miner, tunnelerclassical

    One who digs or excavates, particularly a miner or someone who creates passages.

نَقِيبnoun
  1. 1.
    leader, chiefboth

    A person of high rank or authority, often responsible for a group or a specific domain. It can also refer to a guarantor or surety.

  2. 2.
    overseer, inspectorclassical

    Someone who supervises or inspects, ensuring compliance or quality.

نُقْبَةnoun
  1. 1.
    hole, openingclassical

    A small hole or aperture.

نَقْبُونname
  1. 1.
    Naqbūn (village name)classical

    A village located in Bukhara, as mentioned by Yaqut. It is also said to be pronounced with a 'k' sound.

Parallel reading

نقبون: قرية ببخارى، عن ياقوت، ويقال بالكاف أيضا.
Naqbūn: A village in Bukhara, according to Yaqut, and it is also said to be with a 'k' sound.