Bahasa Melayu
kili
English
spool, bobbin
A small wheel or cylinder used for winding thread, wire, or line.
كيلي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Benang itu disusun kemas pada kili.
The thread was neatly wound on the spool.
Dia membeli kili baharu untuk mesin jahitnya.
She bought a new bobbin for her sewing machine.
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What does “spool” mean in Malay?
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kili
It is a tool or part used for winding thread or wire.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kekili
- a reel; a ring fixed into a buffalo's nose
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