batu
BATU is a word in Cebuano with its meaning in English.
batu n {1} rock, stone, pebble. {2} precious stone, kidney stone. {3} s.t. that has hardened. Batu na ang kukakúla, The coca-cola has frozen solid now. {4} piece used in a game of checkers, chess, sungkà, or any game that uses pieces. {5} flint in a lighter. {6} -ng búhì n k. o. stone which is heavy, compact, hard, whitish, and which pops when heated. v {1} [B; a1P] harden into stone. Ayaw paulani ang simintu kay mu-batu nà, Dont expose the cement to the rain because it will harden. Batuhun pagpagáhì ang balikutsa, Let the coconut candy harden like stone. {2} [AP; a2P] {a} stand stock-still like a stone. Mubatu (mupabatu) man lang ug sugúun, He just stands there when hes told to do s.t. {b} harden oneself to s.t. Nabatu na ang nawung niánang bayhána, That woman has be-come hardened to insults. {3} [A; c] put a stone in jewelry. Úpal ang ibatu sa singsing, Use opal for a stone in your ring. {4} [A; b] put as an anchor or sinker. Batuhi ug dakù, Use a big stone for sinker. {5} [b6(1)] put a flint in a lighter. baláni n magnet, lodestone. v [B12; a1] become a magnet, impart magnetic force to s.t. batubalaníhun a magnetizing. Batubalaníhung pahiyum, A magnetic smile. () v {1} [A; b5] to throw stones at. Batúun (batúan) nátù ang irung búang, Lets stone the mad dog. {2} [A; a] line, pave s.t. with stones. Batúhi ang karsáda, Pave the road with stones. n the action of stoning. paN- n {1} anchor, sinker. {2} anchor man in a relay. Si Grig ang ílang pamatu (pangbatu) sa lumbà, Greg is their anchor man in the relay. {3} a person who can be relied upon in emergencies, the best bet in a contest. {4} spending money. Náa bay pamatu nímu? Do you have any money to spend? v [c1] {1} use or make as anchor or sinker. {2} be anchor man, best bet. {3} use for spending money. batubátu n {1} anchor. {2} sinker on a fishing line. {3} stone used for artificial jewelry. v [A; c1] {1} put, use as a sinker. Batubatúhan ang iring nga lumsan, Put a sinker on the cat you are going to drown. {2} pelt with stones. {3} put in a stone in fancy jewelry. -in- n k. o. úbi that is firm and round or oval-shaped. batuun a {1} full of rocks, stones. {2} pimply-faced. {3} fruits of seeds or hardened parts.