No. 3,330 in Arabic

سد

The Arabic word "سد" means "dam" or "to block/obstruct."

In a sentence

تم بناء سد كبير على النهر.
A large dam was built on the river.
In this sentence, 'سد' refers to a dam, which is a barrier constructed to hold back water in a river or other water body.
سد الحارس الثغرة في الدفاع بسرعة.
The guard quickly closed the gap in the defense.
Here, 'سد' is used in the context of closing or filling a gap, showcasing its use in actions of sealing or repairing.
سد النقص في إمدادات الغذاء بشكل مؤقت.
The food supply shortage was temporarily covered.
In this instance, 'سد' refers to compensating or covering a shortage, illustrating its broad applicability in different scenarios.

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