Bahasa Melayu
scavenger
English
scavenger, garbage collector, animal that feeds on carrion
A scavenger is a person or animal that looks for and feeds on discarded waste or dead animals.
Examples
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Burung gagak itu menjadi scavenger di tepi jalan.
The crow became a scavenger by the roadside.
Pekerja kebersihan mengutip sampah supaya kawasan itu tidak menjadi tempat scavenger.
The cleaner collected the rubbish so the area would not become a place for scavengers.
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What does “scavenger” mean in Malay?
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It can mean an animal that feeds on dead matter or a person who collects discarded things.
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