From root: hawak
Usage Note
Panghawak describes any instrument or device used specifically for holding things in place.
Examples
" Gumamit ka ng panghawak. "
Natural Translation
Use a gripping tool.
Literal Translation
Use you of gripping-tool.
" Gumamit ka ng panghawak para sa mainit na kaldero. "
Natural Translation
Use a gripping tool for the hot pot.
Literal Translation
Use you of gripping tool for to hot pot.
" Para hindi mapaso ang kamay mo, gumamit ka ng makapal na panghawak kapag inaalis ang kaldero sa kalan. "
Natural Translation
So that you don't burn your hand, use a thick gripping tool when removing the pot from the stove.
Literal Translation
So-that not get-burned the hand your, use you of thick gripping-tool when removing the pot from stove.
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