Bahasa Melayu
mengeliat
English
wriggle away, squirm away
To twist and move the body free from a hold or tight place.
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Kanak-kanak itu mengeliat untuk melepaskan diri daripada pelukan rakannya.
The child wriggled away to get out of his friend's embrace.
Kucing itu mengeliat lalu lari ke bawah meja.
The cat wriggled away and ran under the table.
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mengeliat
This verb describes twisting free from a hold or tight position.
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