whakapiri. 1. v.t. Stick, fasten. Ka tae a Kae ki nga paua, ka whakapiri ki nga kanohi (T. 37).
2. v.i. Keep close to, Ka whakapiri noa te kora a Mahuika (M. 46).
3. n. In the expression whakapiri wahine, a charm to make a woman cleave to her husband.
4. a. Watertight, snug. He whare piri tenei.
Williams Dictionary
