to make oneself or become clear or easily seen.

to bring another under one's control.

to take into account; to reckon as significant; to count.

(while talking, conversing) to address (a particular person).

to make a mark; to impress with a sign.

to smear with an ointment or oil; to anoint.

a sharp-pointed metal rod to drive and control elephants; a goad.

a particular hold in wrestling.

a kind of mystical mark (representing the sacred syllable 'ಓಂ').

(fig.) any curb or restraint; a check.

(fig.) one who controls.

a man holding a goad; an elephant-driver.

(hist.) an old, metal coin legally stamped and used as a monetary unit.

= ಅಂಕುಶ.

(dial.) the tongs used by goldsmiths, blacksmiths, etc.

a pointed iron rod to drive an elephant; a goad.

an animal of the civet family, a great slayer of snakes; mongoose.

a straight, pointed missile shot from a bow; an arrow.

to concur; to consent; to agree.

to strongly long for; to desire.

to try; to attempt to do; to undertake.

to fall upon; to attack.

to come face to face in challenge, fight etc; to confront.