ضَالَةٌ

n. un. of ضَالٌ [q. v.]. (S, M, O, K.)

Also Arrows, (M, O, TA,) and bows, (TA,) made of the [species of lote-tree called] ضَال: (M, TA:) this is the primary signification: (TA:) or arrows, (IB, K,) because they are made thereof: (IB:) or it signifies, (K,) or signifies also, (O,) all kinds of weapons. (O, K.) One says, رَأَيْتُهُ يَرْمِى بِالضَّالَةِ [I saw him shooting arrows]. (TA.) And خَرَجَ وَفِى يَدِهِ ضَالَةٌ i. e. [He went forth having in his hand] a bow. (TA.) And إِنَّهُ لَكَامِلُ الضَّالَةِ Verily he is complete in respect of weapons. (O.) And خَرَجَ فُلَانٌ بِضَالَتِهِ Such a one went forth with his weapons. (O.)