Pakihiwi, n. 1. Shoulder. Ka whakatika, ka mau ki te pakihiwi maui (J. xx. 20). He pakihiwi tangata, e kore e mawhaki (P.).
2. The measure from one shoulder to the extended fingers of the other hand; also pakihiwi maro. Te roa a taua taniwha e rua pakihiwi maro (W.M. iii, 31). Tena, whangangatia te rakau, e hia nga pakihiwi.
Williams Dictionary