Bahasa Melayu
kekili
English
reel, spool
A rattan ring fixed in a buffalo’s nose or a device used for winding thread, wire, or film.
ككيلي
Examples
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Dia memeriksa kekili pada tali itu sebelum berjalan.
He checked the reel on the rope before walking.
Filem lama itu disimpan dalam kekili.
The old film was kept on a reel.
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What does “reel” mean in Malay?
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kekili
It can refer to a winding reel or a rattan ring fixed in a buffalo’s nose.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kili
- to wind onto a reel or spool
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