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/washk-/ initial

 
turn, detour, go around
 
Type:
initial
Subtypes:
root
washkadamon vii it (a road or trail) bends, curves
washkakwazhiwe vai s/he makes a turn paddling
washkaadagaa vai s/he turns back swimming
washkibagizo vai s/he quickly turns
washkibatoo vai s/he turns and runs
washkibide vii it makes a turn speeding, driving, flying
washkibizo vai s/he or it (animate) makes a turn speeding, driving, flying
washkigaabawi vai s/he turns while standing
washkigiiwe vai s/he turns and goes back
washkikaa vai s/he suddenly changes directions, changes h/ course
washkitigweyaa vii it (a river) flows around a bend