Meaning of láwas

Body, matter; the principal part or substance of; existence, reality.

To approach personally, have the courage of speaking personally to high authorities, etc., about any important matter. Ginlawás níya ang paghámbal sa mga punoán, sa mga ginikánan sang íya nga ginakaluyagán, etc. He had the courage of speaking personally to the authorities, to the parents of his intended, etc.

Any piece between two joints, as the tibia, thighbone, a bamboo-joint, a link of a chain, etc.