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sack in Malay

guni

UK/sæk/

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sack in Malay: guni, karung. In English, sack means a bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel.

Malay words for sack

bag for commodities or items
guni, karung

English meaning of sack

  1. noun A bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel.
  2. noun The amount a sack holds; also, an archaic or historical measure of varying capacity, depending on commodity type and according to local usage; an old English measure of weight, usually of wool, equal to 13 stone (182 pounds), or in other sources, 26 stone (364 pounds).
  3. noun The plunder and pillaging of a captured town or city.
  4. noun Loot or booty obtained by pillage.

Full definition of sack

sack in a sentence

  • The American sack of salt is 215 pounds; the sack of wheat, two bushels. — .
  • He twisted his ankle sliding into the sack at second.
  • give (someone) the sack

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Questions about sack in Malay

What is the meaning of sack in Malay?
Sack in Malay is guni, karung.
Apakah maksud sack dalam bahasa Melayu?
Sack: guni, karung.
What does sack mean in English?
Sack means a bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel.

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