Bahasa Melayu

ruit

Bahasa Melayu

English

barb

A sharp backward-pointing part, especially on an arrow or hook.

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Examples

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  1. Hujung mata kail itu mempunyai ruit kecil.

    The end of the fish hook had a small barb.

  2. Anak panah itu tersangkut kerana ruitnya tajam.

    The arrow got stuck because its barb was sharp.

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What does “barb” mean in Malay?

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It is the backward-pointing sharp part of something like an arrow.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.