Gunot (en. Crevice)

goon-ot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece or a crack that appears around or on the surface of another object.
There is a crevice in the leaves near the tree.
May gunot ang mga dahon sa dako ng puno.
A mark or sign that comes from objects entering a space.
The crevice in the rock allowed water to flow.
Ang gunot sa bato ay nagbigay daan sa tubig.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'gunting' meaning 'to cut or measure.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

crease on the skin
A medical condition or symptom related to itching or redness.
gunot sa balat

Related Words

scissors
A tool used to cut various materials.
gunting

Slang Meanings

Fight or brawl that often turns physical.
Yesterday, they had a brawl in front of the school due to a small misunderstanding.
Kapon, naggunot sila sa harap ng paaralan dahil sa maliit na hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Target or goal in a game.
I hope we win the league, as long as we don’t have a brawl in the game.
Sana manalo kami sa liga, basta't huwag lang magka-gunot sa laro.