Bahasa Melayu
belebau
English
swishing, thrashing
Belebau describes the sound or action of something moving or striking with a heavy swish or thrash.
بيلايباو
Examples
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Daun buluh itu belebau ditiup angin kuat.
The bamboo leaves swished in the strong wind.
Ekor ikan itu belebau ketika diangkat dari air.
The fish tail thrashed when it was lifted out of the water.
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belebau
It describes a heavy swishing or thrashing movement.
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