Bahasa Melayu
sauh
English
anchor
A heavy object lowered into water to keep a boat from drifting away.
ساءوه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Nelayan itu membuang sauh di teluk.
The fisherman dropped anchor in the bay.
Mereka mengangkat sauh sebelum berlayar.
They weighed anchor before sailing.
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What does “anchor” mean in Malay?
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sauh
Used for the heavy object that holds a boat in place.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bersauh
- anchored; moored
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