No. 457 in Marathi
धड
The Marathi word "धड" can mean "torso" (body without head and limbs) or "impact/thud," depending on the context.
In a sentence
त्याचे धड आपल्यासारखे आणि हातपाय लांबट होते.
His torso was like ours, and his limbs were elongated.
In this sentence, 'धड' refers to the trunk or torso of the body, the main part without the limbs.
पीकधड तयार झाली आहे, आता कापणीसाठी वेळ आहे.
The crop is fully developed; now it's time for harvesting.
Here, 'धड' indicates something being complete, proper, or in an intact state.
त्याने धड पलटले आणि तो परत चालू लागला.
He turned abruptly and started walking again.
In this context, 'धड' implies suddenness or sharpness of an action.
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