வவ்வு

Tamil

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʋɐʋːʊ/, [ʋɐʋːɯ]

Verb

வவ்வு • (vavvu)

1. (transitive) to snatch, take hold of
2. to carry off
3. to sweep away

Noun

வவ்வு • (vavvu)

1. snatching, taking hold of
2. the space between the wall and the sloping roof on it

References

• University of Madras (1924–1936) “வவ்வு”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press