Bahasa Melayu
menyengkang
English
wedge, chock
To secure something with a wedge or chock.
مڽڠكڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pekerja itu menyengkang roda lori dengan kayu.
The worker chocked the lorry wheel with a piece of wood.
Dia menyengkang pintu supaya tidak tertutup.
He wedged the door so it would not close.
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What does “wedge” mean in Malay?
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menyengkang
It means to hold something in place with a chock or wedge.
Word family
Common derived forms
- sengkang
- wedge; chock; barrier
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