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/biim-/ initial

 
twist, turn
 
Type:
initial
Subtypes:
root
biimapikaazh vta braid h/ hair crooked
biimaabika' vta twist h/ (mineral) (using something); wind h/ (a clock)
biimidoon vai s/he has a twisted or crooked mouth (as from a stroke)
biimidoone vai [N] s/he has crooked mouth
biimijaane vai s/he has a crooked nose
biimin vta twist, turn h/ (around a central point)
biiminakwe vai s/he makes rope, makes string
biiminan vti turn, twist it (by hand)