Word Meaning
शनावर
shanāwar
hinoun / adjective
Meaning
a swimmer; one who swims or floats
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning a swimmer or one proficient in swimming, the word is used in Persian and Urdu poetry both literally and metaphorically. In this couplet, it describes the beloved's steed (tausan) wading or swimming effortlessly through a torrent of blood in the execution ground. It emphasizes the immense carnage wrought by the beloved's beauty and cruelty.
Etymology
Persian (shinā / shanāv 'swimming' + suffix -war 'possessing or doing')
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, it often serves as a dramatic metaphor for confronting turbulent waters of tears, grief, or blood.
Examples
a swimmer navigating the ocean of sorrow
the steed swimming in a river of blood
Synonyms
तैराकपैराकसब्बाख़
Related Words
शनावरीतौसनजू-ए-ख़ूँ