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gulf in Malay

teluk

/ɡʌlf/

gulf in Malay: teluk. In English, gulf means a hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin.

Malay words for gulf

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teluk

English meaning of gulf

  1. noun A hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin.
  2. noun That which swallows; the gullet.
  3. noun That which swallows irretrievably; a whirlpool; a sucking eddy.
  4. noun A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea.

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Questions about gulf in Malay

What is the meaning of gulf in Malay?
Gulf in Malay is teluk.
Apakah maksud gulf dalam bahasa Melayu?
Gulf: teluk.
What does gulf mean in English?
Gulf means a hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin.

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