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ceruk.

hole, hollow

5 characters2 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/t͡ʃəˈruk/Standard-Indonesian[t͡ʃəˈrʊk̚]Standard-Indonesian

  1. hole, hollow

  2. nook: alcove (small corner formed by two walls)

  3. nook: a hidden or secluded spot; a secluded retreat.

  4. nook: cove, hollow, niche, or recess

  5. recess (in a place or a space)

  6. cranny: small, narrow opening, fissure, crevice, or chink

  7. niche: cavity, hollow, or recess

  8. alcove: small recessed area

  9. blind alley, lane.

  10. inlet

  11. cavity

  12. shaft

  13. cave (in a mountain)

  14. corner (in a room)

  15. alveolus

    rare

  16. cockpit

    rare

  17. rock shelter

Where this word comes from

Inherited from Malay ceruk (“corner, nook”).

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