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bumboat in Malay

tongkang

bumboat in Malay: tongkang. In English, bumboat means a small boat used for carrying provisions to ships lying at anchor in a harbour.

Malay words for bumboat

a small boat used for carrying provisions to ships
tongkang

English meaning of bumboat

  1. noun A small boat used for carrying provisions to ships lying at anchor in a harbour.

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Questions about bumboat in Malay

What is the meaning of bumboat in Malay?
Bumboat in Malay is tongkang.
Apakah maksud bumboat dalam bahasa Melayu?
Bumboat: tongkang.
What does bumboat mean in English?
Bumboat means a small boat used for carrying provisions to ships lying at anchor in a harbour.

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