Balaklaot (en. Mollusk)

/bala.klawt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of animal with a large shell usually found in the sea.
The balaklaot lives in sandy beach areas.
Ang balaklaot ay nakatira sa mga bahaging may mabuhanging dalampasigan.
A group of animals that belong to the class mollusks.
Belonging to balaklaot are snails and oysters.
Kabilang sa balaklaot ang mga kuhol at mga talaba.
A type of hindrance in trade coming from mollusks.
The balaklaot becomes an impediment to the growth of coastal industries.
Ang mga balaklaot ay nagiging balakid sa pagpapalago ng mga industriya sa baybayin.

Etymology

From the word 'bala' meaning 'moon' and 'kloat' meaning 'diminish.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

mollusks in the sea
Referring to the mollusks seen in the ocean.
balaklaot sa dagat

Related Words

mollusk
Balaklaot are part of this group, which has various forms and uses.
mollusk

Slang Meanings

Lively or noisy person, usually enjoys life.
Wow! Mark is so lively, he’s like a balaklaot when we’re together.
Grabe! Ang saya ni Mark, parang balaklaot kapag nagkasama kami.
A person who loves to make jokes or brings joy.
Who wouldn’t be happy with a balaklaot around? So much fun!
Sino ba naman hindi masaya sa kasamang balaklaot? Sobrang saya!