شبر

شبر

"شبر" means "span" (the distance between the thumb and the little finger when fully extended).

Here, 'شبر' refers to the span of a hand, which is used as a traditional unit of measurement.

قيست المسافة بين الجدارين بشبر.

The distance between the two walls was measured with a span.

In this context, 'شبر' is used to describe the measurement of growth or change in length.

الطفل نما وأصبح أطول بشبر.

The child grew and became taller by a span.

In this metaphorical usage, 'شبر' represents a small amount of space, emphasizing a sense of limitation or constraint.

احتارت الرياح وضاق الشبر الذي كنت أقف عليه.

The winds were confused, and the span on which I stood became narrow.