Hiwi (i), v.t. Jerk a fishing line so as to hook the fish. Katahi ano ka hiwia e ia, a ka tata ake ki te papa o te waka (T. 117). Hiwia mai ra te ika (M. 301).
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Hiwi (ii), n. 1. Ridge of a hill. Tena a Matete te oma na i runga i nga hiwi.—Naku i piki atu i nga hiwi maunga ki Tuaahu-o-ure (M. 241).
2. Line of descent. Ko te hiwi ra o aku tupuna (M. 299).
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Hiwi (iii). 1. a. Weather-beaten, old. Whakairia te mutu kia hiwia.
2. n. Dead branch. Ko te tūtū he mea takai ki te rimurimu ma kia pohehe ai te koko he hiwi, ara he peka rakau kua hiwia. ‖ kohiwi.
3. A pole fixed in a tree as an attachment for a bird snare. Three forms of hiwi were used: hiwi ariki, pou tauru, and kiira. ‖ Tr. xliii, 466.
4. Old fish that have spawned and are in poor condition.
hiwihiwi, n. Chironemus marmoratus, a fish.
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