batal
BATAL is a word in Cebuano with its meaning in English.
batal n hardened part on an otherwise soft or medium-soft sur-face. Dúnay batal sa abukádu, There was a hard spot in the avocado. Dúnay batal sa kutsun, There was a hard lump in the mattress. Mga batal sa samad, Clots of blood in the wound. v [B6] {1} be s.t. hard in an otherwise soft area. Mibatal ang pistúla sa íyang bulsa, One could feel a hard place in his pocket where his pistol was. {2} be, become brazen. Mibatal (nabatal) na ning náwung kug síging pangútang, I have become shame-less from constantly borrowing money. ang náwung a shame-less, hardened to insults. pa- v [A; b6(1)] stay put, refuse to move or budge from a position. Nagpabatal lang siya sa íyang gilingkúran bísag gipasíbug, He did not budge from his seat even when he was asked to move a little. -an n flat floor of wood or stone raised above the ground found at the back of the kitchen, used for storing water jars, and washing. It usually has steps going down. v [A; c1] make, add a batalan.