Table 2 Palikur names of structural elements and their English equivalent
Structure element | Palikur name |
|---|---|
Post | Wakap |
Bridging beam | Ayabwi dahagbukya wakap |
Tie beam | Adaap |
Crown post or king post | Akoksa |
Lower ridge piece | Ayabwi dahagbukya akoksa |
Upper ridge piece | Ayabwi avugekuya |
Common rafter | Avayta |
Roof rafter | Avayta amagtongitak |
Angle rafter | Avayta savogene |
Upper tie beam | Atawkan adah kamaxne avayta amagtõgitak |
Batten of roofing | Akanwapti |
Wind brace | Asugetni |
Hipped roof | Payt amagtõ |
Roof slope | Payt amuwi |
Mid wood notches | Araybu |
Lashings | Wanaka |