a rod of metal or wood bent sharply backward at one end, to catch or hold an object; a hook.

an instrument or a weapon having a hook-end.

the state of being bent or crooked; a bend; crookedness.

a support for a horse-rider's foot; stirrup.

a device consisting of a bar turning about a fixed point, the fulcrum, using power or force applied at a second point to lift or sustain a weight at a third point; a lever.

the fold of the body of a person sitting; the lap.

the side of an animal (from the ribs to the thigh) or of anything; flank.

the whole physical frame of a person or an animal; the body.

a long mark having no breadth or thickness, connecting to different points on the same plane; a line.

a charecter representing, in writing, a number; a figure.

a visual indication; a mark; a sign, symbol or token.

a mark or a spot made by the drop of wet matter; hence, (fig.) a mark of infamy; stigma; a stain.

that by which a person or thing is called or known; a name.

an appellation attached to one's name as a mark of distinction; a title.

widespread high estimation; renown; fame.

a distinctive section of a play; an act.

one of the ten varieties of dramatic composition.

a physical combat between two opposing persons or armies; a wrestling or battle.

a professional wrestler.

a contention, in rivalry or to excel another; a competition; vying.

the number nine, and the figure representing the number nine.

a certain portion, either marked or not, on a surface or within an enclosed building etc.

the god of the firmament and of rain; Indra.

the inner portion of anything or inner space.

that which has comparatively been longer in existence; that which belongs to older times.

uprightness in ethical and social behaviour; rectitude; righteousness.

the sense that a word is meant to carry; meaning.

a limited extent in one, two or three dimensions; space.

a violent mental struggle; the state of grievous distress; agony; anguish.

that which is variegated with different colours and designs (usu. dif. from its natural state).

the state of being variegated; variegation.

the narrowest beam of light; a ray.

an act of enhancing the beauty or of adding colour or ornament for a better appearance; decoration.

an ornament used to add grace or beauty.

the chiming sound of bells or produced by beating small drums.

a point awarded for merit; a mark.

a religious offence or irregularity; sin.

an act that is wrong from the point of view of ethics, social customs or law; a crime; an offence.

a mountain.

the state and fact of being; existence.

brightness, as in reflected light or luster emanated from within;

ಕಡೆಯ ಅಂಕ kaḍeya aŋka (fig.) the last stage in one's life, reign, etc.; ಅಂಕದವ(ನು) aŋkadava(nu) a man who protects the body of another; a bodyguard; ಅಂಕದವಳು aŋkadavaḷu a woman who protects the body of another; a (female) bodyguard; ಅಂಕದ ಪರದೆ ಏಳು aŋkada parade ēḷu (the performance of a dramatic act, an event) to start (as on the stage); ಅಂಕದ ಪರದೆ ಬೀಳು aŋkada parade bīḷu (an event, etc.) to come to an end; ಅಂಕ ಮುಗಿ aŋka mugi (an event, etc.) to come to an end; ಅಂಕವಾಗು aŋkavāgu (a war) to happen; to befall.

a character denoting a number; the symbol for a number; a figure;

ಅಂಕಿ ಅಂಶ(ಗಳು) aŋki amśa(gaḷu) (pl.) organised numerical fact whether or not tabulated; statistics.

a small drum of the shape like an almost a parabola.

to become crooked; to lose straightness in shape.

the state of being crooked.

(dial.) a distinctive main section of a play; an act.

an order; a command; a behest.

authority; control; restrraint.

the act of managing or governing by force; coercion.

undue assumption of self-esteem or importance; imperiousness;

ಅಂಕೆಯಿಲ್ಲದ ಕಪಿ ಲಂಕೆಯನ್ನು ಸುಟ್ಟಿತು aŋkeyillada kapi laŋkeyannu suṭṭitu (prov.) lack of control leads to disaster; ಅಂಕೆಯಿಲ್ಲದ ಕುದುರೆ ಅಂಗಳ ಹಾರಿದರೆ, ಮಂಕುದಿಣ್ಣೆ ಮರ ಏರಿ ಕುಳಿತ aŋkeyillada kudure aŋgaḷa hāridare, maŋkudiṇṇe mara ēri kuḷita (prov.) seeing an impetuous person daring some adventure, a stupid tried blindly to follow the suit; ಅಂಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿದ್ದ ಹೆಣ್ಣು, ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆಯಲ್ಲಿದ್ದ ಬೆಣ್ಣೆ ಕೆಡುವುದಿಲ್ಲ aŋkeyallidda heṇṇu, majjigeyallidda beṇṇe keḍuvudilla (prov.) disciplined daughter will have an undefiled life; ಅಂಕೆಮಾಡಿಕೊ aŋkemāḍiko to bring under one's command; to subjugate; ಅಂಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿಡು aŋkeyalliḍu to keep in check; to control with authority.

the act of smearing with an ointment or oil; anointment.

a timber supporting the roof; a rigid support; a prop.

confidence; trust; belief.

a strong bar moving on a fixed external point (fulcrum) used with mechanical advantage for moving a heavy burden; a lever.

a character denoting a number; a numerical figure.

the act of counting; count; reckoning.

a standard unit to ascertain the quantity, dimensions or amount of; a measure.

a complete account; details of an object or fact.

supposition of what is true; what is judged, in mind as the probable fact or as what would happen; opinion.

a mark with a significance; a sign.