talaked
English: Translation
The traditional craft, technique, and technology of joining structural members with natural lashings, especially split rattan. Encompasses the design, preparation, and execution of durable joints in bamboo and wooden construction without the use of metal fasteners.
Part of Speech
noun
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ETHNOLINGUISTIC NOTE
Talaked is an indigenous engineering tradition. Properly applied banting distributes mechanical stress throughout the joint, producing structures that are simultaneously strong, flexible, and resilient.
Core function: joinery technology