Bahasa Melayu

cekau

Bahasa Melayu

English

seize, grapple, clutch

Cekau means to grab, grapple with, or hold something firmly.

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Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia cekau tangan adiknya supaya tidak jatuh.

    He grabbed his younger sibling's hand so they would not fall.

  2. Anjing itu cekau tali dengan giginya.

    The dog clutched the rope with its teeth.

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cekau

Used for grabbing or clutching firmly.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.