2. (noun) dart, short spear (for throwing).
I āta whakamākūtia te kahupeka kia pupuhi ai te harakeke, kātahi ka tino pai rawa atu ki te kaupare i te tao, i te tārerarera (PK 2008:182). / The protective vest was thoroughly moistened so that the flax would expand, then it was excellent to ward off spears and darts.
Te Aka Māori-English, English-Māori Dictionary and Index by John C Moorfield comprises a selection of modern and everyday language that will be extremely useful for learners of the Māori language.
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He Pātaka Kupu is a monolingual Māori language dictionary, and was designed using its own culturally authentic terms.
