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bullroarer in Malay

baling-baling

bullroarer in Malay: baling-baling. In English, bullroarer means a ritual musical instrument and means of communicating over extended distances, consisting of a slat of wood tied to the end of a thong or string, with which the slat is whirled so as to cause an intermittent roaring noise.

Malay words for bullroarer

musical instrument
baling-baling

English meaning of bullroarer

  1. noun A ritual musical instrument and means of communicating over extended distances, consisting of a slat of wood tied to the end of a thong or string, with which the slat is whirled so as to cause an intermittent roaring noise.

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Questions about bullroarer in Malay

What is the meaning of bullroarer in Malay?
Bullroarer in Malay is baling-baling.
Apakah maksud bullroarer dalam bahasa Melayu?
Bullroarer: baling-baling.
What does bullroarer mean in English?
Bullroarer means a ritual musical instrument and means of communicating over extended distances, consisting of a slat of wood tied to the end of a thong or string, with which the slat is whirled so as to cause an intermittent roaring noise.

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