the condition of being tied, fastened firmly.

the quality or state of being strong.

the quality of fitting closely, esp. too closely (as a garment on the body); tightness.

that which is strong and sturdy.

the state of being characterised by system orderliness, methodicalness etc. all governed by a strict regulations.

the quality of being exact, precise, not loose or vague (as in talking, behaviour, writing style, etc.).

the condition or fact of being difficult.

the act or habit of holding oneself back from talking freely to others; reservation.

a leather belt to fasten the rideṛs seat on the back of a horse, elephant, etc.

a bundle (of grass, leaves, plants etc. ) which can be held with both arms.

a particular hold or grip in wrestling.

to tie, fasten firmly with a cord, rope, chain, etc. or to tie something (as a dhōti around one's waist, etc.).

to hold firmly or keep under control.

to construct; to build; to form.

to join two or more things together.

to become harsh, hard, cruel.

to cover, envelop or surround.

to set (pieces of something) into a surface to make a design; to inlay.

to make ready; to prepare.

to beat repeatedly and heavily.

to become filled completely with.

to become stiff and unflexible.

having little or no hair on the scalp; bald.

the side portion of the body from the armpit to the waist.

the small, xerophytic tree Gardenia gummifera of Rubiaceae family.

= ಬಕ - 1.

to split vertically.

to remove the material from the surface by or as by scratching with fingers or claws.

to make space in between, by pushing two things apart.

to remove soil with or as with a spade, shovel, etc. as to make a hollow, pit, etc.; to dig.

(fig.) to destroy completely.

left unpaid, unattended, undone, etc.; remaining.

the act of splitting (vertically); an instance of this.

a piece or part separated by or as by splitting.

a long, deep, narrow opening; a rift.

a light, four-wheeled, horse-drawn carriage; buggy.