நீவு

Tamil

Etymology

Cognate with Kannada ನೀವು (nīvu).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /n̪iːʋʊ/, [n̪iːʋɯ]

Verb

நீவு • (nīvu) (transitive)

  1. to stroke, rub gently, handle softly
    Synonyms: தடவு (taṭavu), தடவிக்கொடு (taṭavikkoṭu)
  2. to smooth out using the fingers; press (as the pleats of a saree)

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