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A very small moth injurious to blankets, clothes, etc. and causing irritation when brought in contact with the skin; an insect that is very harmful to cereals, as rice, etc.

To attack or touch in passing, graze; strike, hit; give a passing fit. Nagasalabáy sa íya ang pagkabúang. He is subject to temporary fits of insanity. Ginasalabáy siá sang pagkabúang. He has a temporary fit of lunacy. (see salabát, salapáy).

To touch, reach, hit. Andam ka, agúd dílì ka masalabát sang (sing) lisó. Be careful, lest you should be hit by a bullet. (see salabáy, salapáy).