كمش
Root: كمش
2 entries for this word
Hans Wehr Definitions
Entry 1
كمش kamaša u (kamš) to seize, grasp, grip, clutch (هـ s.th.) V to become wrinkled, to wrinkle; to shrink; to contract; to recoil within o.s. cower, quail VII to become wrinkled, to wrinkle; to shrink; to contract; to tighten, become cramped, be convulsed; to recoil within o.s., cower, quail; to withdraw within o.s., become or be preoccupied with o.s. be self-absorbed; to collect one’s thoughts, gather one’s strength, concentrate (also with على نفسه)
Entry 2
كمش kamiš, كميش kamīš adroit, skillful, skilled │ كميش الإزار k. al-izār do.; efficient, active, diligent, industrious
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