Banlian (en. Coiling)

/banˈlɪan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A method of organizing something, usually involving bending or twisting.
The coiling of cables is necessary to prevent them from tangling.
Ang banlian ng kable ay kinakailangan upang hindi ito magkalit.
The process of twisting or looping something around a center.
The coiling of the wheel is important for the vehicle's steering.
Ang banlian ng gulong ay mahalaga sa pagtutok ng sasakyan.
verb
The act of bending or twisting something.
Coil the hose properly before storing it.
Banlian mo ng maayos ang hose bago ito itago.

Etymology

Tagalog word referring to a specific type of action or concept.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to coil or twist something.
to bend or twist an object.
magbanlian

Related Words

cable
A type of material used in electricity or communication that can be coiled.
kable
flatten
Another term for flat items that can also be coiled.
umbuyan

Slang Meanings

Be careful or be cautious.
Be careful on the road, you might trip!
Banlian ka sa daan, baka madapa ka!
Be alert to your surroundings.
Stay alert, there are people behind you who look suspicious.
Banlian ka, may mga tao sa likod mo na mukhang kaduda-duda.