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Etymology

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From Malay jaring, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *zariŋ (noose or net trap).

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  • IPA(key): [ˈd͡ʒarɪŋ]
  • Hyphenation: ja‧ring

Noun

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jaring (first-person possessive jaringku, second-person possessive jaringmu, third-person possessive jaringnya)

  1. net: a mesh of string, cord or rope.
    1. a device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.; a device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
    2. (sports) a mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.
      Synonym: net
    3. (sports) a framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
  2. (figurative) trap.

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Malay

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Etymology

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From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *zariŋ (noose or net trap). Compare Javanese jaring.

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Noun

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jaring (Jawi spelling جاريڠ, plural jaring-jaring, informal 1st possessive jaringku, 2nd possessive jaringmu, 3rd possessive jaringnya)

  1. net: a mesh of string, cord or rope
    1. a device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.; a device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
    2. (sports) a mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.
      Synonym: net
    3. (sports) a framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
  2. (figurative) trap.

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