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biiwaabik ni gh
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(a piece of) metal; iron



biiwaabik sg; biiwaabikoon pl; biiwaabikoons dim; biiwaabikong loc; Stem: /biiwaabikw-/

biiwaabik sg gh
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biiwaabikoons dim es
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biiwaabikong loc es
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Nawaj gozigwan iwe ashkikomaan apiich idash iwe biiwaabik.

Lead is heavier than iron.
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Miskwaabikide iwe biiwaabik.

That piece of iron is red hot.
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Azhiwaasin moozhwaagan giishpin giishkizhaman biiwaabik maagizhaa ge mazina'igan.

Scissors get dull if you cut metal or paper.
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