gunitan

to hold / to grasp / to supportverb

Alternative meanings

To hold, grasp, or keep something steady with the hand.

Pronunciation

goo-NEE-tan

Root and affixes

From gunit, a root related to holding, grasping, or supporting.

Variants or conjugations

gunit, mogunit, naggunit, gigunitan

Related words and expressions

keep, support, uphold, hold with the hand, hand

Meaning and usage notes

Gunitan is used for physically holding or grasping something. For support in the sense of backing or helping, suportahan can be used. For keeping or maintaining, huptan may fit better.