whakapiko. 1. v.t. Bend.
2. n. Murder of guests.
3. Slaughter in general. I mate toku matua i te whakapiko i mea i Katotehe.
4. Intimation either by token sent or by hint in song or speech that assistance is desired in impending hostilities. = kara, ngakau, tiwha. ‖ J. xii, 41.
Williams Dictionary