त्रिक n. (
-कं)
1. The lower part of the spine.
2. The aggregate of three, a trine, a triad.
3. The three mystical words to be pro- nounced in daily prayer.
4. A place where three roads meet.
5. Three spices, three myrobalans, &c. collectively: see
त्रिकटु, त्रिफल and the like.
m. (
-कः) A plant: see
गोक्षुरक.
f. (
-का)
1. A triangular frame or bar across the mouth of a well over which passes the rope of the bucket, or to which one end of it is tied to guard against its slipping.
2. A wooden frame at the mouth of a well, [Page323-b+ 60] or the upper part of the well.
3. A frame at the bottom of a well, on which the masonry rests.
4. The cover or lid of a well.
E. त्रि three, and
कन् aff.