1. (verb) to be perforated, full of holes.
Kāore he take o ngā tōkena nei - kotahi anake te kuhunga atu, kua watawata katoa (HKK 1999:133). / These stockings are useless - they've only been worn once and they're full of holes.
Synonyms: ngangengange, pōareare
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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