to tie a band, belt, etc. tightly round one's waist.

to be ready for (undertaking an onerous or responsible job).

a belt, band or sash for the waist.

= ನಡುಕಟ್ಟು1.

= ನಡುಕಟ್ಟು2.

an obstacle or stumbling block that impedes or prevents one's movement, progress, etc.

an impassable array of soldiers; a mobile fort.

(fig.) anything that guards, protects or defends.

(astrol.) one of the planetary conjunctions consulted by astrologers when matrimonial alliances are to be formed.

to split along the length.

to fall (on the ground) to one's full length (as being knocked down or in prostration).

= ನುಡಿಗಟ್ಟು.