air
[ɐjir]
verb
LanguagePohnpeian
Meaning- to strip off (as stripping insulation off a wire)
- to wipe off a ropelike object by drawing it through one's hand or fingers
- to strip off
- To remove a covering from something or to clean a long object by pulling it through your hand.
Air mahs keleuen.
Please wipe the sap off the hibiscus bast.
Pronunciationɐjir
Part of speechverb
Usage noteUsed specifically for stripping materials or cleaning ropelike objects.
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