摩	886C10   61.00-1	部居	畫數  15	ㄇㄛˊ [mo2] . [Dist. 磨 61.40]
V	(1)  Rub, fondle: 玩摩 fondle and study constantly (jade, art objects, meaning of text); 撫摩 touch or fondle lovingly (art bjects, forehead, etc.); 摩拳擦掌 "rub hands," clench fists in preparation for fight or hard work; 摩頂放踵 (AC) wear oneself out from head to foot (to help others). (2)  Grind (cf. 磨 61.40): 摩厲以須 (AC) sharpen weapon to be ready for fight. (3)  Learn from long and constant study: 觀摩 watch and study, observe and learn; 揣摩 find out (s.o.'s thinking), see 10A.42.
Adv	(MC 10th cen. dial. word) not, ＝沒，無：歸摩歸，來摩來 have returned or not, have come or not.
Words	1.摩盪 [mo2dang4], v.i., & adj., (of air, atmosphere) be agitated; (of painting, art work) agitating, -ed and alive.  2.摩登 [mo2deng1], adj., (translit.) modern: 摩登女郎 n., modern (-styled) girl.  3.摩練 [mo2lian4], v.i., learn, become strong, mature from experience (of skill, talent).  4.摩弄 [mo2nong4], v.i. & t., fondle, play with, acquire familiarity.  5.摩 [mo2suo1], (also pr. ma'sa), v.t., fondle (child).  6.摩天屋 [mo2tian1wu1], n., skyscraper.  7.摩擦 [mo2ca1], n. & v.i., (cause) friction (physical or mental); rub together; 摩擦力 (phys.) friction; 摩擦系數 (phys.) coefficient of friction; 摩擦音 (phonetics) fricatives.  8.摩托 [mo2tuo1], n., motor: 摩托車 motor car; now also motorcycle.