Arabic edit

Etymology edit

Tool noun from the root د و س (d-w-s).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

دَوَّاسَة (dawwāsaf (plural دَوَّاسَات (dawwāsāt))

  1. pedal, the mechanical implement to propel a means of transportation or other device by force of the feet
  2. carpet to walk upon such as a doormat, runner
    Synonym: مَشَّايَة (maššāya)

Declension edit

Descendants edit

  • Assyrian Neo-Aramaic: ܕܵܘܫܵܐ (dāwšā) (calque)