(p. 271) khaṭa expressing the sound made by striking on or at something hard (as of knocking the door or of striking or stamping the hoof on stony ground). খটখট, খটাখট int. expressing repetition of this sound; thorough dryness. খটখট করা v. to strike noisily and repeatedly on or at something hard; to look hard and dry (রোদে খটখট করা). খটখটে a. thoroughly hard and dry. 26)