Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mai-mai

noun
/maɪ maɪ/
Definition
A type of traditional canoe used by the Māori people of New Zealand.
Examples
  • The hunter paddled his mai-mai quietly across the lake.
  • They constructed a mai-mai near the wetlands for duck hunting.
  • Each mai-mai is uniquely designed to suit the preferences of its builder.
Meaning
The mai-mai is often used for hunting waterfowl and other aquatic birds.
Synonyms
  • Canoe
  • Boat