Bahasa Melayu
terkaman
English
pounce, leap
A sudden leap forward to attack or seize something.
تركامن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Terkaman kucing itu sangat pantas.
The cat’s pounce was very fast.
Dia mengelak daripada terkaman anjing itu.
He avoided the dog’s pounce.
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What does “pounce” mean in Malay?
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terkaman
It refers to the sudden leap or attack itself.
Word family
Common derived forms
- terkam
- pounce; lunge
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