vin maata weave mats

Part of Speech vt.constr
MWE Structure vt - n
    • weave mats
      • house
      • Example 1360:
        Amaa kunakuna, amaa vin maata, vin haata, vin hoi, a maamihu taba, ei to vavaasusu bata nie iaa
        Sewing, weaving mats, weaving hats, weaving baskets, all sorts of things, this was ist what Mum was teaching.
        Source: Sii 02R 049-052
      • Example 9364:
        Be raka, are paa rigunue, matatopo vaa tea vin maata.
        When it is dry, we roll it up, preparing for weaving mats. (i.e. the strip made of a black wild banana-sheath)
        Source: Sii 24W 058

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  • See also:
    • rigunu wind something up, reel something in, roll something up (e.g. a string, rope, fishing line, etc.)
    • vin plait something (baskets, mats)
    • maata mat