mashkawinan
vti
hold it tight, have a firm grip on it
(benefactive)
mashkawinamaw
vta
hold (it) tightly for h/
(detransitive)
mashkawinige
vai
s/he holds things tight, holds things with a firm grip
(verb of undergoing)
mashkawinigaade
vii
it is held tight (by someone), "they" hold it tight
(verb of undergoing)
mashkawinigaazo
vai
s/he is held tight (by someone), "they" hold h/ tight
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