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مءو

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily relates to the concept of stretching or expanding something, particularly containers like waterskins or buckets, to increase their capacity. It can also imply making something wider or more spacious.

Derived headwords

مَأَوَىverb
  1. 1.
    to stretch, expandclassical

    To stretch out a waterskin or bucket, often by pulling its sides, in order to make it hold more or become wider.

Parallel reading

مَأَوَى السقاء والدلو
He stretched the waterskin and the bucket.
مَأَوَى: مددته ليتسع
To stretch it: I made it longer so it would become wider.