دَوَّاسٌ

The lion (K, TA) that tramples upon his prey. (TA.)

A courageous man; (K;) and any one that tramples upon his opponents, or adversaries: (TA:) and [in like manner] ↓ دِيسٌ, originally دِوْسٌ, a courageous and strong man, that tramples upon every one who alights with him to fight: plural of the latter, دِيَسَةٌ. (AZ, TA.)

(tropical:) Every one skilful (K, TA) in his art; because he abases (يَدُوسُ) every one who contends with him. (TA.)