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Khmer
Etymology
From Hokkien 掐 (khiap, “pinch”).
Pronunciation
Verb
កៀប • (kiəp) (abstract noun ការកៀប)
- to squeeze, apply pressure
- to hold (in a vise)
- to pinch, nip with pincers (said of crabs)
- to fasten together
- to crack, crush
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