Pagkabatak (en. Pulley system)

/paɡkaˈbatak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A system or mechanism used to pull or push something.
The pulley system is used to lift heavy objects.
Ginagamit ang pagkabatak sa pag-akyat ng mabibigat na bagay.
Process describing the stretching or pushing of an object.
The pulling of the rope is an important part of outdoor activities.
Ang pagkabatak ng pisi ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng aktibidad sa labas.
Subject related to testing strength or endurance.
Pulling requires a lot of patience and strength.
Ang pagkabatak ay nangangailangan ng mahabang pasensya at lakas.

Etymology

derived from the word 'batak' meaning to pull or push

Common Phrases and Expressions

cargo pulling
activity of loading or lifting cargo using a pulley system
pagkabatak ng kargada

Related Words

pull
The term referring to the act of pulling or pushing.
batak
rope
A long thread or cord used in pulling.
pisi

Slang Meanings

Surrendering or giving up in a situation.
He really gave up due to the pressure of that problem.
Bumigay na talaga siya sa pagkabatak ng ganyang problema.
Admitting the truth after some foolishness.
He kept it a secret for a long time, but in the end, he confessed.
Matagal na niyang tinago, pero sa huli, pagkabatak na rin ang ginawa niya.
Paying off a debt or obligation that has been pending for a long time.
But with his long-standing debts, he needs to pay everything now.
Ngunit sa pagkabatak ng kanyang utang, kailangan na niyang bayaran ang lahat.