aiket1
verb [ transitive verb ]
ki-a
1
to pull tight
2
to stiffen as of rope or as strings of harps
3
to key up (guitar)
• aiket auno
to pull the rope tight; to drive a hard bargain
• aiket akonye
to look into the face of, not to be shy; to be bold
• kiket jo da akonye
you also look straight in people’s face, don’t be shy
• aiket akuwan
to walk with full force or energy; to strain the body (as of a woman during childbirth)
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