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Meaning
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Noun
A type of tropical tree with a tall, unbranched trunk and a crown of very large, fan-shaped or feather-like leaves.
vi Những cây cọ cao vút trước biển.
en Tall palm trees stand before the sea.
A tool made of bristles set in a handle, used for cleaning, painting, or grooming hair and other surfaces.
vi Cô ấy dùng cọ để vẽ tranh.
en She uses a brush to paint.
Verb
To rub something hard with a brush or a piece of rough material, usually with water and soap, to clean it thoroughly.
vi Bạn cần cọ sạch sàn nhà.
en You need to scrub the floor clean.