a small axe like tool for trimming and smoothing wood, etc., with a curved blade at right angles to the handle; a hand-adze.

a defensive covering, usu. of metal, formerly worn to protect the body in fighting; an armour.

an outer shirt, coat or cover; a jacket.

to open the closed fist.

(fig.) to be liberal in spending.

= ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ.

the passerine bird Passer domesticus of Passerinae family, with brown and grey plumage; house-sparrow.