Word Meaning
जमधर
jamdhar
hinoun
Meaning
A traditional Indian thrusting dagger or punch dagger.
Detailed Meaning
A jamdhar is an Indian dagger or katar, historically derived from Sanskrit meaning death-dealer. In the couplet, it appears in a sequence of bladed weapons—sword, spear, and knife—denoting the fatal implements of execution. The poet depicts himself as marked for death by these sharp arms.
Etymology
From Sanskrit यमधार (yamadhāra, 'edge of Yama / bearer of death').
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it is employed as a metaphor for the beloved's slaying glances or cruel torment.
Examples
the wound of a jamdhar
the sharp blow of sword and jamdhar
Synonyms
कटारख़ंजरछुरापेशक़ब्ज़
Related Words
तेग़सैलकार्दशमशीर