Note 253 — CONTENTS. (continued 5)
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It is used for lau253 fishing; when braided long it is used to frighten and drive the fish into the net. It is used for covering the imu to retain the steam and thus cook the food. It is used for covering for fish to be roasted on coals. It is used for paiai254 covers. It was also used as a boat by some people in the olden time. It is braided into hula skirts and used by the dancers. It is used at feasts. It is used as a broom to clean the dirt from the mat. The midrib is used for braiding into hats. The leaf is made into pula-i (lai whistle) which gives forth sound when blown upon.