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canteen in Malay

kantin

/kænˈtiːn/US/kænˈtin/

canteen in Malay: kantin, kafeteria. In English, canteen means a water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink.

Malay words for canteen

small cafeteria or snack bar
kantin, kafeteria

English meaning of canteen

  1. noun A water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink.
  2. noun A military mess kit.
  3. noun A box with compartments for storing eating utensils, silverware etc.
  4. noun A temporary or mobile café used in an emergency or on a film location etc.

Full definition of canteen

canteen in a sentence

  • He ordered a salad at the canteen.

canteen in other languages

Questions about canteen in Malay

What is the meaning of canteen in Malay?
Canteen in Malay is kantin, kafeteria.
Apakah maksud canteen dalam bahasa Melayu?
Canteen: kantin, kafeteria.
What does canteen mean in English?
Canteen means a water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink.

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