Bahasa Melayu

tenon

Bahasa Melayu

English

tenon, mortise-and-tenon joint, peg joint

A projecting piece of wood that fits into a matching hole or slot in another piece.

Examples

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  1. Tukang kayu itu memeriksa tenon pada rangka pintu.

    The carpenter checked the tenon on the door frame.

  2. Sambungan itu kuat kerana tenon dipasang dengan tepat.

    The joint was strong because the tenon was fitted correctly.

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What does “tenon” mean in Malay?

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puting pada tiang

It is the projecting part that fits into a joint.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.