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حك

Root: حك

3 entries for this word

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Entry 1

حك ḥakka u (ḥakk) to rub, chafe; to scrape; to scratch; to rub off, scrape off, scratch off, abrade (هـ s.th.) │ حك في صدره (ṣadrihī) it impressed him, affected him, touched s.th. inside him IV to itch V to rub o.s., scrape, chafe (ب against); to pick a quarrel (ب with s.o.) VI to rub or scrape against each other VIII to rub o.s. scrape, chafe (ب against); to be in contact, in touch (ب with) │ احتك في صدره (ṣadrihī) it impressed him, affected him, touched s.th. inside him

Entry 2

حك ḥakk rubbing, chafing; friction; scratching

Entry 3

حك ḥakka itching; scabies, itch (med.)

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