a light, small, portable, usu. circular cover for protection from rain or sun, consisting of a fabric held on a collapsible frame of thin ribs radiating from the top of a carrying stick or handle; an umbrella.

a similar article but used symbolically in a wedding.

= ತಾೞ್2 - 1.

the tree Pandanus fascicularis (= P. odouratissimus, = P. tectorius) of Pandanaceae family.

its very fragrant flower.

the slender stalk by which a fruit or leaf is attached to the plant; a stalk.

the lower part of tree (i.e. just above the ground).

the outer covering of grains, that can be separated by pounding, thrashing, etc.

the bottom portion of a chariot.

a going down below the surface of a liquid.

to be associated, mixed (with); to join or be intertwined.

to clasp in one's arms; to embrace.

to align properly with; to be in correspondence with.

(a large group) to assemble in a relatively narrower place.

to fasten (oneself) as by gluing; to stick (to).

to set firmly (into the ground); to fix; to plant.

the armed force of a state.

combat troops mounted on horses; a cavalry.

a troop of soldiers; a military unit.

the fan palm tree, Borassus flabellifer (= B. blabelliformis) of Arecaceae family, grown for its durable wood, its edible fruits and its leaves (used for thatching, etc.); palmyra.

toddy drawn from this tree.

a moveable bar or rod attached to a door, which fastens it to its frame when closed.

= ತಾೞ್2.

= ತೇಳು.

= ದಾಳಿ1.

a bulky piece of unshaped timber; a log.

an arena for two fighting elephants, encircled with a fence made of heavy logs.

a defensive structure made of heavy log of woods, to avoid enemy attack.

a burning piece of wood or live coal.

(gen.) a barrier, usu. made of thorny plants, barbed wire, wooden structure, etc., to prevent intrusion; a fence.

= ಧಾಳಿ.

= ತಾೞ್1.

to press or beat with the feet so as to crush or injure; to tread; to trample.

to oppress, subdue or destroy, by or as if by stepping on.

to annoy; to harm; to molest.

to press hard or closely; to exert pressure on, esp. from two or more sides; to compress; to squeeze.

to walk on, in, along, over etc.

the act or an instance of pressing or beating with the feet to or as to crush; a trampling.

= ತೇಳು.