Bahasa Melayu

lag

Bahasa Melayu

English

insulate, wrap, line

To cover something with a layer that helps stop heat from escaping.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ayah lap paip itu dengan kain tebal.

    Father insulated the pipe with a thick cloth.

  2. Mereka lap dinding ruang itu supaya panas tidak mudah hilang.

    They insulated the room wall so heat would not easily escape.

Quick check

What does “insulate” mean in Malay?

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menebat

Used for covering to reduce heat loss.

Word family

Common derived forms

lagi
to insulate again; further insulate

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.