a barrier that prevents the flow of water or movement of eroded soil; a dam.

a talisman tied round the neck or arm which is believed to ward off evil.

anything that prevents the movement, progress, etc.

to arrest the progress or motion of; to cause to halt.

= ದಡಕಟ್ಟು.

= ತಡೆಗಟ್ಟು1.

a searching (for something) with placing or moving the palm or palms around (as one does in a dark place).

= ತಡಕು.

a wall constructed of mud with a thin bamboo- strips screen inside.

to be knocked down en masse (as soldiers in a group).

to be knocked down, losing one's strength.

= ತಡಿಗಾಣ್.

to cut, sever completely.

to cut, erode, abrade or overflow the bank.