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catch and release in Malay

tangkap dan lepas

/kætʃ ənd ɹəˈliːs/

catch and release in Malay: tangkap dan lepas. In English, catch and release means a variety of angling where the fish are released after capture, as a conservation measure.

Malay words for catch and release

fishing: variety of angling where the fish are released after capture
tangkap dan lepas

English meaning of catch and release

  1. noun A variety of angling where the fish are released after capture, as a conservation measure.
  2. noun The immigration policy of releasing illegal immigrants while they await a hearing, rather than detaining them.
  3. noun The practice of a patent holding company buying a patent, offering a license to its members, and then selling or donating the patent after a certain period.
  4. noun The practice by police of apprehending someone but then letting them go without making an arrest.

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Questions about catch and release in Malay

What is the meaning of catch and release in Malay?
Catch and release in Malay is tangkap dan lepas.
Apakah maksud catch and release dalam bahasa Melayu?
Catch and release: tangkap dan lepas.
What does catch and release mean in English?
Catch and release means a variety of angling where the fish are released after capture, as a conservation measure.

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