# \*(ʾa-)ku/al-: 'a hammer/axe-like tool'

> Proto-Semitic *(ʾa-)ku/al-, 'a hammer/axe-like tool': reflexes in 4 language(s).

A page of the Linear A Lexicon's research wiki, in [Wiki](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/index.md>) › [Kaphtor Semitic Roots](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/index.md>) › [K](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/k/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*(ʾa-)ku/al- |
| Meaning | 'a hammer/axe-like tool' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 1945 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | ʔaklat- (Blachère 166) | Blachère 166 | gloss withheld |
| Akkadian | akkullu OAkk. on (CAD A/1 276), kullu Lex. (Ibid. k 508) | CAD A/1 276; CAD k 508 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | ʔaklā 'hammer' (Brock. 17) | Brock. 17 |  |
| Argobba | S. Arg. kalka (Leslau 1997, 208) | Leslau 1997, 208 | gloss withheld |

A form keeps its source's gloss only when the source is public domain or openly licensed.

## Notes

LHar 92 derives Har. kalka 'ax' from Cushitic (Qab. Kam. Tem. kalta).

## Linked from

- [K](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/k/index.md>)

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