Meaning of hilam

lavatory

v. 1. search for something by feeling about with the hands. Gihílam níya ang íyang pusil sa uluhan, He felt about for his gun on the headboard; 2. feel a surface in detail with the fingertips. Hiláma ákung úlu dì ba náay búkul, Feel my head and you will find a bump; 3. be at one’s disposal, available for an emergency. Wà giyud tay mahílam nga bugas, We can’t get our hands on any rice. paN- v. feel one’s way around in the dark. Misulud siya sa kwartu nagpanghilam sa ngitngit, He went into the room groping around in the dark.