Bahasa Melayu

pakan

Bahasa Melayu

English

weft, cross thread

The thread that is woven across the lengthwise threads in cloth.

ڤاكن

Examples

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  1. Penenun itu menyusun pakan dengan teliti.

    The weaver arranged the weft carefully.

  2. Warna pakan memberi corak yang menarik pada kain itu.

    The weft colour gave the cloth an attractive pattern.

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What does “weft” mean in Malay?

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pakan

The weft is the thread woven across the cloth.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.