tuka

Bingham

túka

vt. to lower as a sail.

tuúka

vt. to hinder, to prevent.

tuka

vt. tutuka, tukatuka: to hinder, to impede, to stop, to embarrass, to put obstacle in way, to be opposed, to thwart.

ex.

n. te tuka: a hindrance, an obstacle, opposition, impediment, barrier, handicap, eviction.

tuka¹

from. tiku:

vt. to lower, let down, to descend.

vc. katuka: to let down, to bring down (sail, flag), to leave in place, to put down, to abandon, to leave behind.