Temberang

from melayu

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From melayu

Definition

Rigging on a ship used to reinforce the mast and keep it upright.

Etymology

Derived from the classical Malay 'temberang', referring to the ropes used to support a ship's mast. This is a traditional maritime technical term used in Nusantara navigation for centuries to maintain the stability of the mast.

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