~pidi strike ‹s.th.› with longish, supple object (opp. [...]

Part of Speech	verb, transitive
Phonetic Form	(i·)piⁿdi

1. • strike ‹s.th.› with longish, supple object (opp. ~abu, strike with thick or round object)

   • • Example 2074:
       

       Li-pidi jokoro.

       They're playing the bamboo drum (using sticks).

     • Example 2075:
       

       Li-pidi revo.

       They're splashing the surface of the sea (e.g. to frighten the fish)

     • Example 2076:
       

       I-pidi kuo ne tongolukilo.

       He whipped the canoe with the magic leaves.

       Example URL

       https://doi.org/10.24397/pangloss-0003350#S20

2. • lash, whip ‹s.o.›

   • • Example 881:
       

       Ini i-pidi men' iape ñe iebe.

       He flogged his child with a besom.

     • Example 2077:
       

       U-pidi ini etapu!

       Don't whip him!

Related entries

• See also:
  • ~abu³ hit, strike ‹s.th., s.o.›, typic. with o.'s hands / have an impact upon ‹s.th., s.o.›, affect / play ‹musical instrument› using hands / kill, slay, murder ‹s.o.› / kill ‹animal›, hence hunt, fish+