sikang

Chuukese

Noun

sikang

1. checkers

Tagalog

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /ˈsikaŋ/ [ˈsiː.xɐŋ]
• Rhymes: -ikaŋ
• Syllabification: si‧kang

Noun

sikang (Baybayin spelling ᜐᜒᜃᜅ᜔)

1. crosspiece or horizontal prop placed between two posts, walls, etc. in a house framework (to prevent them from leaning towards each other)
2. crosspiece or wedge put crosswise into an opening to prevent it from collapsing or closing
3. forcible opening of someone's mouth and putting of a wedge between the jaws to prevent it from closing
4. wedge placed between the jaws to prevent it from closing
5. keeping of one's eye open to prevent sleep
6. (figurative) suppressing of one's passion

See also

• kalso
• sagka