2. (noun) excess - over a complete measurement.
E waru mārō o taku taura me te hau (W 971:39). / My rope is eight fathom and a bit (W 971:39).
3. (noun) external angle, corner, obtuse angle.
Kei te hau o te taiepa te ara (W 1971:39). / The path is at the corner of the fence.
Synonyms: koki hāpūpū, ngao
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