Word Meaning
खिंची
khinchi
hiverb
Meaning
Drawn, unsheathed, or pulled out.
Detailed Meaning
In classical verse, this is the feminine past tense of the intransitive/passive verb 'khinchna', meaning to be drawn or unsheathed. In this couplet, it specifically describes the sword of love ('tegh-e-ishq') being pulled from its scabbard. It sets the scene of an impending deadly trial where false lovers flee and only the true lover offers their chest.
Etymology
Sanskrit कृष् (kṛṣ, to pull/draw) via Prakrit into Hindi-Urdu खींचना / खिंचना.
Usage
In Urdu ghazal, this verb frequently accompanies weapons like the sword or dagger to invoke the fatal yet welcoming cruelty of the beloved.
Examples
When the sword of the beloved was drawn
A line was drawn between love and fear
Synonyms
निकलीबरहना हुई
Related Words
खींचनाखिंचावतेग़