สมอ

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สมอ

The Thai word "สมอ" means "anchor" in English.


Here, 'สมอ' is part of the term 'ต้นสมอไทย', referring to a type of tree called the Indian anchor (or Chebulic myrobalan in English).

ต้นสมอไทยเป็นต้นไม้ที่มีผลใช้ทำยาได้

The Indian anchor tree is a tree whose fruits can be used medicinally.


In this sentence, 'สมอ' refers to an 'anchor', which is the equipment used to secure a water vessel.

สมอยึดเรือไว้ไม่ให้ลอยไปตามกระแสน้ำ

The anchor holds the boat steady in the current.


In this context, 'สมอ' is used figuratively to mean 'permission' or 'clearance', likely in a poetic or less common way.

ฉันต้องขอสมอในการร่วมกิจกรรมภายในงาน

I need to request permission to participate in the event's activities.