toon1 (of humans and animals) back; roof

Part of Speech n2/n3
    • (of humans and animals) back; roof
      • body & health
      • Example 4597:
        Okay, e moogee gunaha koa maa teo naono, toka toon ne bakubaku-
        Okay, Monkey just came down the tree, perched onto Shark's back.
        Source:
        Ter 01RG 058-059
      • Example 6914:
        Tahi herepe nia bai rau toon na inu.
        Get the mango from the roof of the house.
        Source:
        SiiSen 01W 084
      • Example 7619:
        A toon naa kamis nana tea hio.
        My back is hurting from sitting.
        Source:
        SiiSen 01W 679
      • Example 7620:
        A hori, evehee a sii bebeahu ae na rahirahi paru batana a toon nae.
        A squirrelfish, but it is a bit longer and its back has black stripes. (i.e. the fish called garan)
        Source:
        Eno 11W 263

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