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(Sp. tornillo) Screw; screw-propeller. (see dirúskas).

A pastime. See under kúbung.

A game in which two grasp each other's hand and try to inflict pain by pressing the finger-nails into the flesh; he who gives way first loses. Nagakubungáy silá nga duhá. The two of them are busy at the game called "kúbung". (see ógbo-another game, where the contestants try to bend down each other's arm; pákil-where they try, in a sitting position, to bend the outstretched leg; tornílyo-where the middle finger is made the victim). (see pangúbung).

See tornéo, tornílyo.