kahupeka
1. (modifier) lino, linoleum.
E tika ana kia koi ngā whao, kia pai ai te whakairo i te kahupeka, kia mārama anō ai te puta o ngā rārangi o te mātātuhi kahupeka (RTA 2014:116). / The chisel should be sharp so that the carving in the lino is effective and so that the lines of the lino print appear clearly.
2. (noun) lino, linoleum.
Ka tuhia te whakaahua ki te kahupeka, ā, ka whakairohia (RTA 2014:116). / The image is drawn on the lino and it is then carved in.
3. (noun) shield - a stiff, closely woven mat of flax worn as a protection in war, bulletproof vest.
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.
Synonyms: whakaruruhau, whakangungu rākau, whakapuru tao, maru, ārai, pākai, whakangungu, hīra, pukupuku, ārei, puapua
