Bahasa Melayu
bas
English
bas-relief, raised carving, raised ornament
A carving or decoration that stands out from a flat surface.
بس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Badan pintu itu dihiasi dengan bas yang cantik.
The door panel was decorated with a beautiful bas-relief.
Pelukis itu membuat bas pada permukaan kayu yang keras.
The artist made a bas-relief on the hard wooden surface.
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What does “bas-relief” mean in Malay?
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ukiran timbul
It is a carving that projects slightly from a flat background.
Word family
Common derived forms
- basi
- to become stale or spoiled
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