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
