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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.

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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.

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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.

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Synonyms: whakaruruhau, whakangungu rākau, whakapuru tao, maru, ārai, pākai, whakangungu, hīra, pukupuku, ārei, puapua

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