't-oqehtuwal

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-

Example Sentences :

Passamaquoddy-Maliseet	English Phrase
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.