vakapisi ni put something into a folded leaf or sheath / fold (hands)

1. • put something into a folded leaf or sheath
   • • transfer

   • • Example 5912:
       

       Vakapis nio paka vurus teo vakebin ore goe ta purihi tea huan.

       Put the tabacco leaves in the (folded) palm tree sheathes so that they don't get wet in the rain.

       Source:

       SiiSen 01W 184

2. • fold (hands)
   • • body & health

   • • Example 8583:
       

       Vakapis nia bua kuriman.

       Fold your two hands.

       Source:

       SiiSen 01W 185

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• See also:
  • vakebin palm tree sheaths used as part of the backpack which is used by women. The mature sheathes are dried and folded into rectangular shapes and these are used to protect their backs when carrying goods
  • kapisi ni tuck something under one's arm; carry something (light and small) under the arm