Kōpāpā, n. 1. The hook of a tumu or tuke bird snare, used for hanging it up by.
2. Any long rod with a hook for engaging limbs or branches of trees. = korera, rera.
Williams Dictionary
Kōpapa. 1. n. Small canoe. Ka taka a Koroki ki runga ki te waka kopapa, ka hoe ki Waikato (W. iv, 186). Te ai he kopapa hei reti i au (M. 18).
2. Sledge.
3. Board.
4. Storehouse for food. E hura ana i te kopapa taro kia watea ai etahi.
5. a. Concave.
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