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tuas.

lever, a rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion

4 characters1 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtuas/Standard-Indonesian[ˈt̪u.as]Standard-Indonesian
  1. lever, a rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion

  2. pawl

Where this word comes from

Inherited from Malay tuas, from Proto-Aslian *tuəs (“to pull out”), from East Austroasiatic.

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