to hold or seize with the hand.

to hold (another's) hand.

to hold the trunk of an elephant.

to accept, agree or consent.

to take (a man or woman) in marriage.

to capture; to apprehend.

to help; to assist; to support; to prop (up).

= ಕವಡು2.

a movable structure for opening or closing an entrance, as to a building or room or giving access to a closet, cupboard, etc.; a door.

a gate regulating the flow of water in a sluice, channel, etc; a valve.

a membranous fold or structure which permits body fluids to flow in one direction only or opens and closes a tube, chamber, etc., as a valve in the heart.

a cabinet with doors and shelves for holding dress materials etc.; a cupboard; an almirah.

a load that is or can be carried on the back of an ox; a load of grass; fodder.

the plant Hesperethusa crenulata (= Limonia crenulata) of Rutaceae family.

= ಗಾವಟಿ1.

= ಗಾವಟಿ2.

a hinged, sliding or revolving barrier for closing and opening an entrance to a building, room, cupboard, etc.; a door.

the perennial vine Citrullus colocynthus (= Cucumis colocynthis) of Cucurbitaceae family; colocynth.

its fruit.

a piece of long, unsewn cloth used to cover the upper portion of the body.