Bahasa Melayu
renggutan
English
tug, jerk, short pull
A short, quick pull or jerk.
ريڠڬوتن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia memberi renggutan kecil pada tali itu.
He gave the rope a small tug.
Renggutan pada lengan itu mengejutkannya.
The tug on his arm startled him.
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What does “tug” mean in Malay?
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renggutan
It refers to a short, quick pull.
Word family
Common derived forms
- renggut
- to snatch; seize quickly
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