Bahasa Melayu
cengkam
English
grip, clutch, hold tightly
Cengkam means to hold or grip something very tightly.
چڠكم
Examples
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Dia cengkam tangan ibunya ketika melintas jalan.
He gripped his mother’s hand tightly while crossing the road.
Kucing itu cengkam kain pada bakul.
The cat clutched the cloth on the basket.
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cengkam
It means to grip something firmly.
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