From root: gapang
Usage Note
Panggapang refers to any material or secondary structure that facilitates the creeping growth of vines.
Examples
" May panggapang na ang baging. "
Natural Translation
The vine already has a creeping support.
Literal Translation
Has creeping-support already the vine.
" Kailangan ng panggapang ang mga halaman. "
Natural Translation
The plants need a creeping support.
Literal Translation
Need of creeping-support the plants.
" Naglagay kami ng matibay na panggapang sa bakod para makaakyat nang maayos ang mga baging ng kalabasa. "
Natural Translation
We placed a sturdy creeping support on the fence so that the squash vines could climb properly.
Literal Translation
Placed we sturdy creeping-support on fence so can-climb properly the vines of squash.
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