Toreh

from indonesia

Verified
Standard
verb
Action
From indonesia

Definition

The act of making a shallow cut or scratch on the surface of an object, such as tree bark or fruit skin, for a specific purpose.

Etymology

Derived from an Austronesian root, related to the action of slicing or scratching surfaces. In Classical Malay, 'toreh' was used for tapping rubber or extracting sap. The meaning has persisted to the present day.

Semantic Category

Action