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Meaning of gesek | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1

Definitions

to rub one surface against another
to play stringed instruments, e.g. violins with a bow
to scrape off something
to grind with a pestle and mortar into a paste

Equivalents

English Grind play Scrape

Examples

“Kalau tak dapat kacang sanubar, kacang gajus pun kita boleh gesek jadi pesto.”

We can also grind cashew nuts into pesto if we can't get pine nuts.

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

gi gigil gigit gila gilir gintak

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