vin ni use something for plaiting or weaving something

Part of Speech vt.constr
MWE Structure vt - appl
Morphology vin ni
Gloss weave APPL
    • use something for plaiting or weaving something
      • house
      • Example 2202:
        Enam na vin hoi ni nom o pihae.
        We use the coconut frond for plaiting baskets.
        Source: Sii 16W 075
      • Example 3001:
        O karaa to vin vonaha ni ria ta Teapu.
        The pandanus is used by the Teop people for weaving mats.
        Source: Sii 17W 192
      • Example 3006:
        O karaa bona mee o gagaoho pete kurus. O karaa bona o mataa. Na vin hoi bara vonaha ni ria maa moon.
        This pandanus is also very white from bleaching. This pandanus is good. It is used for plaiting baskets and mats by the women.
        Source: Sii 17W 204-205

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  • See also:
    • vin plait something (baskets, mats)
    • vonaha mat made of pandanus leaves