takō
1. (verb) to be peeled off.
Synonyms: mahihore
2. (adjective) be loose (as a rope, etc.).
He takō noa te aka o te taiepa nei; kāore i mau (W 1971:373). / The vines of this fence are loose and won't hold.
tako
1. (noun) gums, palate.
E toto ana ōna tako i tana kaha ki te parāihe i ōna niho. / Her gums gums are bleeding from brushing her teeth so hard.
Synonyms: ngao
