Bahasa Melayu
raut
English
to pare, to smooth with a knife
To cut or shave a surface with a knife so that it becomes smooth or fine.
راوت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ayah raut kayu itu dengan pisau kecil.
Father pared the wood with a small knife.
Dia meraut batang buluh supaya licin.
He smoothed the bamboo stem until it was smooth.
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What does “to pare” mean in Malay?
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raut
It means to cut or smooth a surface with a knife.
Word family
Common derived forms
- rautan
- shape; form
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