Matira. 1. n. Fishing rod. Tana matira ko Matira-amoamo (M. 322). Na wai i ki te hapu hi matira e toa ki te taua ? (P.). = matire, katira. ‖ Sa. matila.
2. Some part of a trap for rats.
3. v.t. Tilt up.
4. v.i. Point upwards.
5. Fish with a rod.
6. A lookout. E whakanohoia tetahi tangata i runga i te taumata matira i nga ra katoa.
mātiratira, n. A net attached to stakes in the tideway.
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