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lappaa.

to scoop, shovel, draw; to lift (and throw) with a scoop, ladle, shovel, spoon, etc.

6 characters2 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈlɑpːɑːˣ/[ˈlɑ̝pːɑ̝ː(ʔ)]
  1. to scoop, shovel, draw; to lift (and throw) with a scoop, ladle, shovel, spoon, etc.

    transitive
  2. to shove, cram

    transitive
  3. to feed (in/out) (a rope, etc.), drag (a net, etc.)

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From Proto-Finnic *lappadak. Cognates include Estonian lappama, Ingrian lappaa and Livvi lappua.

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