سند

Core meaning

To be propped against a support: to stand by something other than oneself.

Uses

1. مُسَنَّدَة → "propped-up" : pieces of wood that hold only by what supports them.

   • «كَأَنَّهُمْ خُشُبٌۭ مُّسَنَّدَةٌۭ» — "they are like propped-up pieces of wood" (63:4)

Evidence from the text

The single use describes the hypocrites: their bearing dazzles, their speech is listened to, but "they are like propped-up pieces of wood" (63:4). The passive participle says a borrowed stance: remove the prop, and nothing stands. The verse at once adds that they think every cry is against them: outward assurance hides inward fear.

Distinctions

• قوم — to stand by oneself, whereas سند is standing by a prop

See also

خشب (wood)