Bahasa Melayu
pembaris
English
ruler, straightedge, rule
A tool used to draw straight lines or measure short lengths.
ڤمباريس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menggunakan pembaris untuk melukis garisan lurus.
He used a ruler to draw a straight line.
Pembaris itu disimpan di dalam bekas pensel.
The ruler was kept in the pencil case.
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What does “ruler” mean in Malay?
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pembaris
It is the tool used for drawing straight lines or measuring.
Word family
Common derived forms
- baris
- line; row
- barisan
- rank; row
- berbaris
- to line up; to march in a line
- perbarisan
- parade; marching display
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