hakehake ki (of chickens) scratch the ground for the chicks

Part of Speech vd.constr
MWE Structure vt - prep
Morphology hake-hake ki
Gloss RED-sweep DAT
    • (of chickens) scratch the ground for the chicks
      • animals, birds
      • Example 1844:
        O pus toa na hakehake kiri nana bona maa beiko ta tabaan vai toro ani rori.
        The hen was scratching the ground for food for the chicks to eat.
        Source:
        SiiSen 2012W 077

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  • See also:
    • hake sweep (rubbish or a place) / (of chicken) scratch the ground with the claws