Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
attu
Noun
ah-too
Definition
A type of traditional Hawaiian fishing technique that involves spearing fish with a hand-held spear.
Examples
- During the family gathering, they taught the children how to perform attu in the shallow waters.
- He mastered attu after years of practice and patience.
Meaning
Attu is often used in the context of specific fishing practices in Hawaiian culture, highlighting the connection between the community and the ocean.
Synonyms
- Spearfishing
- Fish-catching
- Fishing technique
