to separate by cutting; to cut; to sever.

to bang ( a nail, wedge with a hammer).

to pierce (a pointed weapon) into.

to coin (money) by stamping metal; to mint.

to push using force.

= ಬೆಟ್ಟ.

any of the five jointed parts projecting from the palm of the hand; a finger.

any of the five jointed sets of bones at the front of the human foot; digit.

the forepart of the human foot.

a piece of the tamarind fruit containing a seed or seeds.

(an adjective used only in composition, meaning) intensive, heavy, vehement, etc.

a boldly-courageous, brave man.

a person who serves in an army; a person engaged in military service; a soldier.

a person employed by another to perform personal and menial duties; a servant.

a subcaste in the coastal Karnāṭaka, the members of which are engaged mainly in agriculture.

lean; thin; emaciated.

small; tiny.

weak; not having sufficient strength.

poor; wanting resources for one's sustenance.

a man employed in royal courts to herald the titles of a king.

a man who praises another insincerely, with an intention to get an advantage.

a learned man; a scholar.

a man whose profession is worshipping a god in a temple or conducting religious rites.

a person whose profession is cooking; a cook.

a boldly-courageous, brave man.

a person who serves in an army; a person engaged in military service; a soldier.

a man belonging to hunters caste.

big; large; wide; broad.

having influence, higher status, position, etc.

a village or town.

a house; a residence.

a room, usu. at the etrance of a house where guests are entertained.

a shed for cattle; a cow-shed.

a large, independent house with enclosed courtyard around (as differentiated from an apartment).