Bahasa Melayu

puncture

Bahasa Melayu

English

puncture, pierce, bore through

To puncture something is to pierce it and make a hole in it.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Paku itu mencucuk tayar basikal sehingga kempis.

    The nail punctured the bicycle tyre and made it go flat.

  2. Batu tajam itu membocorkan beg plastiknya.

    The sharp stone punctured his plastic bag.

Quick check

What does “puncture” mean in Malay?

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menebuk; membocorkan; mencucuk

It means to pierce or make a hole.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.