1. (noun) sandstone, grindstone, sandpaper - sandstone is used in cutting and grinding stone implements.
Nā, ka kī te waha o te hōanga, “Kia koi, kia koi, kia koi.” (Tr 7:46). / Then the grindstone spoke, "Be sharp, be sharp, be sharp."
See also tūāhōanga
Synonyms: pepa whakamaene, tunaeke, pīpīwai
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