1. prop, support, in; -kata “making a prop,” i.e. with his arms akimbo Vin.ii.213 = Vin.iv.188.
2. obstruction, stiffening, paralysis in ūru˚ “stiffening of the thigh” MN.i.237 (through pain); Ja.v.23 (through fear). See also chambheti thambha.

Sk. khambha & sthambha