Bahasa Melayu
paku
English
nail, pin, thumbtack
It is a small pointed metal piece used to fasten things together or hold them in place.
ڤقاو
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Dia memaku papan itu dengan beberapa batang paku.
He nailed the board with several nails.
Nota itu disemat dengan paku kecil pada papan kenyataan.
The note was pinned with a small tack on the notice board.
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paku
Use paku for a nail or tack.
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