murut

/ˈmʊruːt/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of the Murut people, an indigenous ethnic group living in East Malaysia and Brunei

“The anthropologist studied the Murut tribe’s unique cultural practices.”

2. verb

to cut or carve in a rough or primitive manner

“The hunter used his knife to murut the branch and create a makeshift shelter.”

Synonyms

  • carve
  • cut

Antonyms

  • polish
  • refine