Bahasa Melayu
tuba
English
poisonous roots used in fishing
Roots containing poison that are used to stun fish in water.
توب
Examples
Contoh ayat
Penduduk lama pernah menggunakan tuba untuk menangkap ikan.
Older residents once used poisonous roots to catch fish.
Kanak-kanak itu diberitahu supaya tidak menyentuh tuba.
The children were told not to touch the poisonous roots.
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What does “poisonous roots used in fishing” mean in Malay?
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tuba
It is used to stun fish.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menuba
- to catch fish using poisonous roots
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