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ضب

Root: ضب

3 entries for this word

Hans Wehr Definitions

Entry 1

ضب ḍabba i (ḍabb) to take hold (على of s.th.); to keep under lock, put in safekeeping, guard carefully (على s.th.) II = I; to bolt (هـ the door) IV to be foggy (day)

Entry 2

ضب ḍabb pl. ضباب ḍabāb, اضب aḍubb, ضبان ḍubbān lizard

Entry 3

ضب ḍabb (eg.) front teeth

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