# \*kamas-: 'bend'

> Proto-Semitic *kamas-, 'bend': 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 | \*kamas- |
| Meaning | 'bend' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkadian | kamāsum (CAD K 117) | CAD K 117 | gloss withheld |
| Ugaritic | k-m-s (CUC; DULAT 441) | CUC; DULAT 441 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | k-m-s 'contract, wrinkle' (Dillmann 06056) | Dillmann 06056 |  |
| Eblaitic | ga-ma-zu-um (= Sum. šu-kin-ak) (VE 526; Civil 2017, 122), /kamāsu(m)/ (G inf.) (Hajouz 2013, 365) | VE 526; Civil 2017, 122; Hajouz 2013, 365 | gloss withheld |

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## Linked from

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

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Cite as: di Mino, Tom. 2026. Linear A Lexicon. Plasma AI. https://linear-a.ai/. Data: kaphtor, commit add28e94.