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kapunga

1. (verb) to scoop up with both hands together.

Kia toru ngā kākano e whakatō ki te puke, ka kapunga ai he maniua ki runga (TTT 1/10/1922:6). / Plant three seeds in the mound and then scoop manure on top.

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2. (noun) hollow of the hand, palm (of the hand).

Wherahia te kapunga o te ringa (TPH 15/11/1900:2). / Open the palm of the hand.

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3. (noun) handful.

Whakangahorotia anō ētahi kapunga māna, whakarērea atu kia kohia e ia, kaua hoki e rīria (PT Ruta 2:16). / And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not.

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