Bahasa Melayu
tongkang
English
lighter, flat-bottomed boat
A tongkang is a flat-bottomed boat used to carry goods between a ship and the shore.
توڠكڠ
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Barang-barang itu dibawa ke dermaga dengan tongkang.
The goods were brought to the wharf by lighter.
Tongkang itu bergerak perlahan di sungai.
The lighter moved slowly on the river.
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tongkang
It is a flat-bottomed boat for carrying goods.
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