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barbed wire in Malay

kawat berduri

US/bɑɹbd waɪəɹ/

barbed wire in Malay: kawat berduri. In English, barbed wire means twisted strands of steel wire, often coated with zinc, having barbs evenly spaced along them; used to construct agricultural and military fences.

Malay words for barbed wire

twisted strands of steel wire
kawat berduri

English meaning of barbed wire

  1. noun Twisted strands of steel wire, often coated with zinc, having barbs evenly spaced along them; used to construct agricultural and military fences.

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Questions about barbed wire in Malay

What is the meaning of barbed wire in Malay?
Barbed wire in Malay is kawat berduri.
Apakah maksud barbed wire dalam bahasa Melayu?
Barbed wire: kawat berduri.
What does barbed wire mean in English?
Barbed wire means twisted strands of steel wire, often coated with zinc, having barbs evenly spaced along them; used to construct agricultural and military fences.

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