Bahasa Melayu
serampang
English
harpoon, gaff, pike
a pointed tool or weapon used for spearing fish or other targets.
سرمڤڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ayah menyimpan serampang lama di stor.
Father kept the old harpoon in the storeroom.
Nelayan itu membawa serampang untuk menangkap ikan besar.
The fisherman brought a gaff to catch the big fish.
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What does “harpoon” mean in Malay?
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serampang
It is a pointed spear used especially for catching fish.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menyerampang
- to harpoon; to seize with a gaff
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