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    Palansak (en. Bug catcher)

    /pah-lan-sak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A tool or device used to catch insects or other small animals.
    He used a bug catcher to catch mosquitoes in their house.
    Gumamit siya ng palansak upang hulihin ang mga lamok sa kanilang bahay.
    Primarily used in scientific work, especially in research about nature.
    The bug catcher is essential for botanists to study insects.
    Mahalaga ang palansak sa mga botanist upang pag-aralan ang mga insekto.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'palano' meaning to catch or to rescue.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    use a bug catcher
    to use this tool to catch insects
    gumamit ng palansak

    Related Words

    pursuit
    The process of chasing or catching animals or insects.
    pagtugis

    Slang Meanings

    Full of chaos or disorder.
    My room is so palansak with all the stuff that's there!
    Ang kwarto ko, palansak na sa dami ng gamit na nandiyan!
    Super crowded with people in one place.
    Wow, it's so palansak in the mall right now, we can’t even walk!
    Grabe, palansak na sa mall ngayon, hindi na tayo makalakad!
    Messy or disheveled appearance.
    Wait, your hair looks so palansak, fix it first!
    Teka, ang buhok mo parang palansak, ayusin mo muna!