vinugu twist a string

Part of Speech vt
    • twist a string
      • tools & weapons
      • Example 2365:
        Beara hupihupi vakavara e, a kiu vaa tea vinugu repaa taneo ore tavus potee bona kanono.
        When we have finished combing them (the fibres), the work of twisting starts so that it becomes a rope.
        Source: Eno 08W 009
      • Example 9367:
        Beori vinugu vakavara bona kanono, eori repaa taneo tea huha bona kave goroto.
        After they finished twisting the string, they will start to tie the turtle net.
        Source: Sii Joy 05W 025-026

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  • See also:
    • huha1 tie a fishing net by using strings that are made of the fibres of young bredfruit trees or of kave-vines.
    • hupihupi comb something with something
    • kanono string (traditionally made of plant material)
    • pesupaava fibrous coconut husk; fibres of the coconut husk