Bahasa Melayu

paksi

Bahasa Melayu

English

axle, pivot, axis

It refers to the central rod or line that something turns on or is arranged around.

ڤقسي

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Roda itu bergerak lancar apabila paksinya dilumasi.

    The wheel moved smoothly when its axle was lubricated.

  2. Bumi berputar pada paksinya.

    The Earth rotates on its axis.

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What does “axis” mean in Malay?

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paksi

Use paksi for the central line around which something turns.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.