Word Meaning
सोफ़ार
sofār
hinoun
Meaning
The notch of an arrow; an arrow penetrated up to its nock.
Detailed Meaning
In classical terminology, 'sofār' denotes the notch or groove at the rear of an arrow that rests against the bowstring. In poetry, it often evokes the imagery of an arrow embedded so deeply in the lover's chest that it has pierced flesh entirely up to the notch. In this couplet, it contrasts with arrows that passed completely through, highlighting wounds where arrows remain buried to the hilt.
Etymology
Persian سوفار (sofār)
Usage
Commonly invoked in classical Urdu poetry to depict extreme physical or emotional torment caused by arrows embedded up to the very notch.
Examples
buried in the heart up to the notch
the wound of the arrow's nock
Synonyms
खाँचादंदाना
Related Words
तीरपैकानकमानचिला