an arachnid of an order (Scorpionida) that has an elongated body and a narrow segmented tail bearing a venomous stinger at the tip; a scorpion.

a curved, flexible strip of wood or metal, with a tightly drawn cord connecting the two ends, used for shooting arrows; a bow.

a, usu. curved, weapon with a long blade for cutting or thrusting which is also used as a symbol of honour or authority; a sword.

the quality or tendency of being fierce or the state of being distressed; fierceness; terribleness.

a dreadful man; a ruthless fellow.

that which causes dread (as a condition).

(myth.) name of a hell.

causing distress; dreadful; terrible; fierce.

being in the first or early stage of life or growth; not old; young.

of recent origin, lately begun; new; fresh.

a male human being who is between boyhood and maturity, a young man.

the time or period following immediately a stage, incident etc.

that which is decided, adjudged, resolved.

the wheel, mounted on a vertical shaft, that rotates horizontally, used by a potter to shape clay pots, bowls, vases, etc. a potter's wheel.

a particular movement to catch the opponent in wrestling.

the act, fact or an instance of crossing (a body of water).

the act, fact or an instance of passing through successfully an arduous or hard situation.

a ship, boat, raft etc. used for crossing over a body of water.

of or made of hay; consisting of grass.

she who helps crossing over a river or pass through a formidable, distressing situation.

Durge, the mother-power of the universe.

(Buddh.) name of a goddess.