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iron fist in Malay

kuku besi

iron fist in Malay: kuku besi. In English, iron fist means an army's tank or cavalry branch.

Malay words for iron fist

ruthless control
kuku besi

English meaning of iron fist

  1. noun An army's tank or cavalry branch.
  2. noun Ruthless and usually unrestricted control.

Full definition of iron fist

iron fist in a sentence

  • Joseph Stalin ruled the Soviet Union with an iron fist.
  • Negotiate with an iron fist inside a velvet glove.

Synonyms of iron fist

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Questions about iron fist in Malay

What is the meaning of iron fist in Malay?
Iron fist in Malay is kuku besi.
Apakah maksud iron fist dalam bahasa Melayu?
Iron fist: kuku besi.
What does iron fist mean in English?
Iron fist means an army's tank or cavalry branch.

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