No. 326 in Tamil
தடவ
The Tamil word "தடவ" means "to stroke," "to rub," or "to caress" in English.
In a sentence
அவள் எண்ணெயை தனது கழுத்தில் தடவினாள்.
She applied oil on her neck.
Here, 'தடவ' is used to mean 'to apply or spread'.
பாம்பு தரையில் மெதுவாகத் தடவிக்கொண்டது.
The snake slithered slowly on the ground.
In this sentence, 'தடவ' signifies 'to glide or slither'.
அவர் பூமியில் கையை தடவினார்.
He swiped his hand across the ground.
Here, 'தடவ' is used in the context of 'to stroke or rub'.
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