Meaning of kumpit

jaw

n. kind of full-bodied boat with a deep draft and without outriggers, wider than other native boats. They are used for long distance travel, esp. by Muslims in carrying on trade; v. travel, bring by kumpit.

v. squeeze something between two long things to hold it. Nagkumpit siya sa íyang pinangkù, She held her hair bun in place with a hairclip. Kumpíta pagkúhà ang inánag mais, Take the roasted corn with tongs. Ikumpit kining duha ka lipak pagpunit sa ilagà, Pick up the rat with these two sticks. Gikumpítan sa asáwa ang láwas sa bána, The wife held her husband’s body firmly with her legs; n. 1. hairclip; 2. tongs; 3. chopsticks.