kāpui - to lace (shoes)
Kāpui, v.t. 1. Gather up in a bunch. Ka kapuitia nga rau o te kiekie, ka herea.
2. Lace up or draw in the mouth of a bag.
3. Earth up crops, or cover up embers with ashes to keep them alight.
kāpuipui, v.t. Gather up litter, etc.
Williams Dictionary