bigiw amakan

== Cebuano == === Etymology === From bigiw (“needlefish”) +‎ amakan (“woven bamboo matting”). Named for its resemblance to the needlefish and its unique bamboo-matted construction. === Pronunciation === Hyphenation: bi‧giw‧a‧ma‧kan IPA(key): /ˈbiɡiw ʔamaˈkan/ === Noun === bigiw amakan (Badlit spelling ᜊᜒᜄᜒᜏ᜔ ᜀᜋᜃᜈ᜔) A traditional Cebuano outrigger canoe characterized by a carved hardwood bottom hull and sidings made of waterproofed amakan (woven bamboo matting). ==== Usage notes ==== Often distinguished from the modern bigiw marin, which utilizes marine plywood. The amakan version is prized for being lightweight enough for a single person to carry on their shoulder. ==== See also ==== bigiw amakan