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kōpapa - surfboard

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.

Williams Dictionary

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