Meaning of ligpit

jam

staple

v. 1. fasten something temporarily by pressing it down with something that holds it in place. Bungbung amákang giligpítag dus pur dus, Sawali walling that was held in place by two-by-two’s. Ligpíti ug kumpit ang mga hinayhay, Clip the wash with clothespins; 2. press down on something Hiligpitan ang ákung tudlù sa sira, My finger was caught in the door shutter. Bug-at nga batu ang iligpit sa binanggud balanghuy, Use a heavy stone to press out the juice of the grated cassava; 3. put pressure on someone Gitug-an níya kay giligpítan siya sa pulis, He revealed the truth because the police pressured him; n. 1. clip to fasten something; 2. something used to press something in place.