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land mine in Malay

periuk api

/ˈlænd.maɪn/

land mine in Malay: periuk api. In English, land mine means a mine that is placed on land and designed to explode when stepped upon or touched.

Malay words for land mine

mine that is placed on land
periuk api

English meaning of land mine

  1. noun A mine that is placed on land and designed to explode when stepped upon or touched.
  2. noun A critical subject or situation with concealed or unpredictable implications.
  3. noun A piece of exercise device consisting of a pivoting tube attached to the ground to which a barbell can be fitted to lift it off the ground.
  4. noun A pile of uncollected dog feces that has been left on a public area (such as a sidewalk, park, or common lawn) and on which someone might accidentally step.

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Questions about land mine in Malay

What is the meaning of land mine in Malay?
Land mine in Malay is periuk api.
Apakah maksud land mine dalam bahasa Melayu?
Land mine: periuk api.
What does land mine mean in English?
Land mine means a mine that is placed on land and designed to explode when stepped upon or touched.

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