taua
Bingham
táua
vt. to seize, to grasp, to hold back, to retain, to hold.
táua
n. business, employment.
táua
n. a tower (ENG).
Sabatier
taua
n. tower (ENG).
taua1
vt. tataua, tautaua: to hold, to keep, to reserve, to conserve, not to let go, to practise (religion, profession).
ex.
- tau-tua: to keep Commandments.
- taua te Aro: to practise one's religion.
- taua nakoana: to fulfil one's duty.