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دِرْكَةٌ

Root: درك

Full Definition

دِرْكَةٌ The ring of the bow-string, that falls into the notch of the bow.
2 And A thong that is joined to the string of the bow, of the Arabian bow.
3 And A piece that is joined to the girdle when it is too short, and in like manner, to a rope, or cord, when it is too short.
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