1 An iron(or wooden) beam or bar used for locking or shutting a gate (argala)); ekaḥ kṛtsnāṃ nagaraparighaprāṃśubāhurbhunakti Ś. 2. 15; R. 16. 84; Śi. 19 32; M. 5. 2.

2 (Hence) A bar barrier, hindrance, obstacle; bhārgavasya sukṛto'pi so'bhava- tsvargamārgaparigho duratyayaḥ R. 11. 88.

3 A stick or club studded or tipped with iron; R. 12. 73.

4 An iron club in general.

5 A water-jar, pitcher.

6 A...