מַחֲבֵא II, (preced.) a rod with which hidden olives are knocked down (Maim.); [the working men searching after the hidden olives (other comment.)]. Peah VII, 2 משתלך המ׳ (Bart. המחבוא; Ms. M. משתהלך) from the time the maḥăbé is gone; Y. ib. 20ᵃ bot. הלכה המ׳ (ed. Ven. הילכא); expl. משיניח את הכרכר (v. כַּרְכָּר 2) when he lays down the searching rod; v. next w.