yaMtraM [ yaMtr-ac ] 1 That which restrains or fastens, any prop or support, a stay; as in gfhayaMtra (see the quotation under this word). 2 A fetter, band, fastening, tie, thong. 3 A surgical instrument, especially a blunt instrument ( opp. Sastra ). 4 Any instrument or machine, an appliance, a contrivance, implement in general; kUpayaMtra Mk. 10. 59 ‘a machine for drawing up water from a well’; so tEla°, jala° &c. 5 A bolt, lock. 6 Restraint, force. 7 An amulet, a mystical or astronomical diagram used as an amulet. Comp. — AlayaH a printing-press. — upalaH a mill, mill-stone. — karaMqikA a kind of magical basket. — karmakft m. an artist, artisan. — gfhaM 1 an oil-mill. 2 a manufactory. — golaH a kind of pea. — cezwitaM any magical work, an enchantment. — takzan m. 1 a constructor of machines. 2 a ( pb ) preparer of charms. — toraRaM a mechanical arch (fitted with contrivances to move it). — dfQa a. secured by a bolt (as a door). — nAlaM a mechanical pipe or tube. — putrakaH , — putrikA a mechanical doll, a puppet furnished with contrivances, such as strings, for moving the limbs. — pezaRI a hand-mill. — pravAhaH an artificial stream of water; R. 16. 49. — mArgaH a canal or an aqueduct. — SaraH an arrow or any missile shot off by means of machinery.