Bahasa Melayu

pasung

Bahasa Melayu

English

stocks, fetters, shackles

Pasung refers to a device used to restrain a person or animal by tying or locking the feet or body.

ڤاسوڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Lelaki itu dipasung untuk mengelakkannya melarikan diri.

    The man was put in stocks to stop him from escaping.

  2. Pasung lama itu disimpan di muzium.

    The old shackles were kept in the museum.

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pasung

A restraint used to confine a person or animal.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.