Word Meaning
डाँग
daang
hinoun
Meaning
A mountain ridge, crest, summit, or elevated range.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'daang' denotes the crest, ridge, or rugged elevated expanse of a mountain. In this couplet, it refers to the distant and towering ridge of a mountain stretching far across the horizon. Though primarily a regional or vernacular word, it occasionally appears in Persianized Urdu poetry to evoke raw geographical scale.
Etymology
Deshaj / Indo-Aryan origin, connected to regional Hindi and Rajasthani terms for rugged plateaus and ridges.
Usage
Rare in standard ghazal diction, it brings an earthy, topographical realism when contrasted with conventional Persianate imagery.
Examples
The crest of the mountain vanishes into clouds.
A winding path cut across the rugged ridge.
Synonyms
चोटीशिखरकगार
Related Words
पहाड़बुलंदकगार