whakapiki, v.t. Cause to ascend. Katahi a Kupe ka whakapiki i tona waka, na kua eke (T. 109).
Williams Dictionary
whakapiki. 1. a. Contorted, twisted. Ka whakapiki te arero ana tata te mate. Reo whakapiki, confused speech.
2. v.t. Tie up together, as the legs of an animal.
He whakapiki i tō ake reo.An uplifting / strengthening of your own voice.
