Bahasa Melayu

kalas

Bahasa Melayu

English

rowlock

Kalas is a rowlock, the holder that keeps an oar in place on a boat.

كالاس

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kalas di perahu itu sudah longgar.

    The rowlock on the boat was already loose.

  2. Dia memeriksa kalas sebelum mendayung keluar.

    He checked the rowlock before rowing out.

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What does “rowlock” mean in Malay?

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kalas

It is the holder that keeps an oar in place.

Word family

Common derived forms

mengkalas
clear out; finish

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.