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lampshade in Malay

kap lampu

UK/ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/

lampshade in Malay: kap lampu, tudung lampu. In English, lampshade means a cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.

Malay words for lampshade

cover over a lamp
kap lampu, tudung lampu

English meaning of lampshade

  1. noun A cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.
  2. verb To intentionally call attention to the improbable, incongruent, or clichéd nature of an element or situation featured in a work of fiction within the work itself.
  3. verb To wear an oversize top with skintight thigh-high boots and no leggings.
  4. verb To adorn with one or more lampshades.

Full definition of lampshade

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Questions about lampshade in Malay

What is the meaning of lampshade in Malay?
Lampshade in Malay is kap lampu, tudung lampu.
Apakah maksud lampshade dalam bahasa Melayu?
Lampshade: kap lampu, tudung lampu.
What does lampshade mean in English?
Lampshade means a cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.

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