Thawr denotes the male wild bovine, and naʿjah here its female counterpart. Although *naʿjah* commonly denotes a ewe elsewhere, the hunting context governs the sense in this passage.
Dirākan means in close succession. Moving between the two animals suggests not just speed in a straight line but also agility and responsiveness as the pursuit changes direction.
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Imruʾ al-Qays: The Hunt’s Outcome, Preparing Meat, and the Return (Verses 65–69)
Thawr denotes the male wild bovine, and naʿjah here its female counterpart. Although *naʿjah* commonly denotes a ewe elsewhere, the hunting context governs the sense in this passage.
Dirākan means in close succession. Moving between the two animals suggests not just speed in a straight line but also agility and responsiveness as the pursuit changes direction.