This is the 326th most frequent Tamil word.
தடவ
The Tamil word "தடவ" means "to stroke," "to rub," or "to caress" in English.
Here, 'தடவ' is used in the context of 'to stroke or rub'.
அவர் பூமியில் கையை தடவினார்.
He swiped his hand across the ground.
In this sentence, 'தடவ' signifies 'to glide or slither'.
பாம்பு தரையில் மெதுவாகத் தடவிக்கொண்டது.
The snake slithered slowly on the ground.
Here, 'தடவ' is used to mean 'to apply or spread'.