causeway in Malay
jalan tambak
/ˈkɔːz.weɪ/
causeway in Malay: jalan tambak, tambak. In English, causeway means a road that is raised so as to be above water, marshland, and similar low-lying obstacles, which in some cases may flood periodically (e.g. due to tides). Originally causeways were much like dykes, generally pierced to let water through, whereas many modern causeways are more like bridges or viaducts.
Malay words for causeway
- raised roadway
- jalan tambak, tambak
English meaning of causeway
- noun A road that is raised so as to be above water, marshland, and similar low-lying obstacles, which in some cases may flood periodically (e.g. due to tides). Originally causeways were much like dykes, generally pierced to let water through, whereas many modern causeways are more like bridges or viaducts.
- verb To pave, to cobble.
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Questions about causeway in Malay
- What is the meaning of causeway in Malay?
- Causeway in Malay is jalan tambak, tambak.
- Apakah maksud causeway dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Causeway: jalan tambak, tambak.
- What does causeway mean in English?
- Causeway means a road that is raised so as to be above water, marshland, and similar low-lying obstacles, which in some cases may flood periodically (e.g. due to tides). Originally causeways were much like dykes, generally pierced to let water through, whereas many modern causeways are more like bridges or viaducts.
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