Tāheke. 1. v.i. Descend.
2. Drop, as liquid. Used also in pass. I tahekea iho he raukawa kei taku tinana (M. 204).
3. a. Quick. Kia taheke te haere.
4. Steep, precipitous.
5. n. Waterfall, rapid. Kia ringia te puna i aku kamo e ai te taheke (M. 133).
tāhekeheke. 1. a. Striped, streaked.
2. n. A striped cloak.
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