From root: kurot
Usage Note
Pangurot refers to any object or fingers used specifically to pinch someone or something. It is a noun derived from the root to indicate the instrument of the action.
Examples
" Sipit ang pangurot niya. "
Natural Translation
Tweezers are his tool for pinching.
Literal Translation
Tweezers the tool-for-pinching his.
" Ang sipit ay isang uri ng pangurot. "
Natural Translation
Tweezers are a type of tool for pinching.
Literal Translation
The tweezers is a type of tool-for-pinching.
" Kailangan ng manggagawa ng matibay na pangurot upang madaling makuha ang maliliit na bahagi ng makina. "
Natural Translation
The worker needs a sturdy tool for pinching so he can easily pick up the small parts of the machine.
Literal Translation
Needs of worker of sturdy tool-for-pinching so-that easily get the small parts of machine.
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