lekab

English: Translation
To pry, peel, or lever something loose by inserting a thin object or applying force beneath an edge; to detach an object firmly attached to a surface; to force open the two valves of a bivalve shellfish. Used especially for removing materials fixed by adhesion or pressure, such as old floor tiles, wooden boards, bark, or tightly closed shells.
Notes

lekab

v. /le.kab/

USAGE

Lekaben mo yo daan a baldosa.
“Pry off the old floor tile.”

Lekaben ta yo talaba’.
“Let’s pry open the oyster.”

SEMANTIC NOTE

The action emphasizes lifting or separating something tightly fastened or naturally closed by working underneath its edge, rather than simply pulling it apart.

COMPARE

  • bokas — to open in general.
  • lekab — to pry or lever open by force.