دِرْكَةٌ

The ring of the bow-string, (K, TA,) that falls into the notch of the bow. (TA.)

And A thong that is joined to the string of the bow, (K,) of the Arabian bow. (TA.)

And A piece that is joined to the girdle when it is too short, (Lh, K,) and in like manner, to a rope, or cord, when it is too short. (Lh, TA.)