varUTaM [ vf UTan Uṇ. 2. 6 ] 1 A sort of wooden fence or fender with which a chariot is provided as a defence against collision ( m. also in this sense); varUTo raTaguptiryA tiroDatte raTasTitim . 2 An armour, a coat of mail. 3 A shield. 4 A group, multitude, an assemblage. 5 Protection. 6 A family. 7 A house, residence ( Ved. in the last 3 senses). — TaH 1 The cuckoo. 2 Time.