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korek.

gouge, chisel (an incising tool)

5 characters2 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkorek/Standard-Indonesian[ˈko.rɛk̚]Standard-Indonesian

  1. gouge, chisel (an incising tool)

  2. drill

  3. ellipsis of korek api (“match (device to make fire)”)

    abbreviation · alt-of · ellipsis
Where this word comes from

From Malay korek.

noun/ˈkorek/Standard-Indonesian[ˈko.rɛk̚]Standard-Indonesian

  1. tree frog

    dialectal
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Rampi [Term?].

adj/ˈkorek/Standard-Indonesian[ˈko.rɛk̚]Standard-Indonesian

  1. correct

    uncommon
Where this word comes from

From Dutch correct, from Middle French correct, from Latin corrēctus.

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