suuturaama modern torch that works with batteries (lit. shoot lamp)

Part of Speech n3
    • modern torch that works with batteries (lit. shoot lamp)
      • tools & weapons
      • Comment loanword
      • Example 6691:
        Tea masi boobon a abana ore paa nao tea susuutu iana, saka dee haari bono raama. Na dee rori bono suuturaama, ei meara pokaa koa voraen susuutu. A mata na iana na memera nana.
        During low tide at night the men go fishing with torches, they do not carry lamps. They carry torches (shootlamps), that's why we call it susuutu. The eyes of the fish are blended.
        Source: SiiSen 2012W 085

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  • See also:
    • raama lamp
    • susuutu fish with torches
    • suturaama modern torch that works with batteries (lit. shoot lamp)