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kerek.

pulley

5 characters2 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkerɛk/Standard-Indonesian[ˈke.rɛk̚]Standard-Indonesian
  1. pulley

Where this word comes from

Inherited from Malay kerek.

noun/ˈkerɛk/Standard-Indonesian[ˈke.rɛk̚]Standard-Indonesian
  1. in heat of a rooster, characterized by walking quickly around the hen while lowering one wing

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Osing [Term?].

noun/ˈkerɛk/Standard-Indonesian[ˈke.rɛk̚]Standard-Indonesian
  1. a small basket made from woven cangkuang leaves, used as a container for dodol at weddings

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Malay (Riau) [Term?].

noun/ˈkerɛk/Standard-Indonesian[ˈke.rɛk̚]Standard-Indonesian
  1. a measure for palm-sugar

Where this word comes from

Inherited from Malay kerek.

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