verb ta 36
(checkers, chess) s/he sets h/ up for jump or capture (opponent; e.g., s/he plans to sacrifice one of own pieces in order to be able to make a multiple jump against h/)
Verb Stem:
-oqehtuw-
Changed Verb Stem:
eqehtuw-

Keywords

jump
set
sacrifice

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Apc eqehtuwat wewulkul, 'taluwi-tqonomuwanol 'toqossumol. When she tried to set him up again, he was aware of it, and she couldn't capture his pawn.
Tehpu qeni-oqehtuwat weci-kisi-tqonomuwat nisu 'toqossom. He sets him up so he can capture two of his checkers.

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