Bigi: 1 definition

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Bigi (ಬಿಗಿ):—

1) [verb] to tie, fasten firmly with a cord, rope, chain, etc. or to tie something (as a dhōti around one’s waist, etc.).

2) [verb] to hold firmly or keep under control.

3) [verb] to construct; to build; to form.

4) [verb] to join two or more things together.

5) [verb] to become harsh, hard, cruel.

6) [verb] to cover, envelop or surround.

7) [verb] to set (pieces of something) into a surface to make a design; to inlay.

8) [verb] to make ready; to prepare.

9) [verb] to beat repeatedly and heavily.

10) [verb] to become filled completely with.

11) [verb] to become stiff and unflexible.

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Bigi (ಬಿಗಿ):—

1) [noun] the condition of being tied, fastened firmly.

2) [noun] the quality or state of being strong.

3) [noun] the quality of fitting closely, esp. too closely (as a garment on the body); tightness.

4) [noun] that which is strong and sturdy.

5) [noun] the state of being characterised by system orderliness, methodicalness etc. all governed by a strict regulations.

6) [noun] the quality of being exact, precise, not loose or vague (as in talking, behaviour, writing style, etc.).

7) [noun] the condition or fact of being difficult.

8) [noun] the act or habit of holding oneself back from talking freely to others; reservation.

9) [noun] a leather belt to fasten the rideṛs seat on the back of a horse, elephant, etc.

10) [noun] a bundle (of grass, leaves, plants etc. ) which can be held with both arms.

11) [noun] a particular hold or grip in wrestling.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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