yiłtaan

LanguageAhtna (United States)

Meaning

1. he/she is keeping an enclosed or sheathed object in position
2. he/she is keeping a sheathed object
3. This verb describes the act of someone holding or keeping an object that is enclosed or inside a sheath, like a knife in a scabbard or a tool in a case.

Examples

Part of speechverb

Usage noteUsed specifically for items that are currently inside a container or cover.

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