From root: bakod
Usage Note
Pambakod describes any materials, such as wood, wire, or stones, used specifically to build a fence.
Examples
" Kulang ang pambakod namin. "
Natural Translation
Our fencing material is not enough.
Literal Translation
Lacking the fencing-material ours.
" Bumili siya ng kahoy na pambakod. "
Natural Translation
He/she bought wood for fencing.
Literal Translation
Bought he/she of wood that for-fence.
" Naghanap kami ng matibay na pambakod dahil madalas na nasisira ang luma naming bakod tuwing umuulan nang malakas. "
Natural Translation
We looked for sturdy fencing material because our old fence often breaks whenever it rains heavily.
Literal Translation
Searched we of sturdy that fencing-material because often that breaks the old our fence whenever rains hard.
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