2. (noun) ornamental lattice-work - used particularly between carvings around the walls of meeting houses.
Otirā ki te mātakitaki iho mā te tata atu rā anō ki te £2000 e oti pai ai tō mātou whare, i runga rā i ngā mahi whakairo, me ngā mahi harapaki (TTT 1/10/1930:2155). / But if we look at it closely, to complete our house properly, including the carvings and ornamental lattice-work, would cost nearly £2000.
See also tukutuku
Synonyms: tukutuku
