Meaning of kawít

Hook; a receptacle for palm-wine made of bamboo and having a hook attached to it for carrying over the shoulder. (see káwit).

To hook, pluck or gather with pole and hook, pull or shake down with a hook. Kawíta ang dúldul. Shake (pull) down the (ripe) pods of the kapok-tree with pole and hook. (see síngit, dágas, dúgus, paníngit, pangáwit).