* **“Arithal” (அரிதல்)** = To finely chop soft items like vegetables into small, delicate pieces using a small knife or a slicing blade; From which **“arivāl” (அரிவாள்)** originated.
* **“Arutthal” (அறுத்தல்)** = To cut larger or harder things into two or several big pieces, using force—either with a small knife or a large sword—by pulling back and forth, slicing, and severing; From which **“aruvāl” (அறுவாள்)** originated

Therefore, **“arivāl” (அரிவாள்)** is different, and **“aruvāl” (அறுவாள்)** is different. Hence, calling that *aruvāl* as *arivāl* is incorrect. It is noteworthy that the soft ‘ra’ (ர) sound is used to indicate gentleness in an action or activity, whereas the hard ‘ṟa’ (ற) sound is used to indicate force or intensity.

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Different types of Aṟuvāḷ (billhook type) used by the Tamils in combat and other purposes