pabilo
pabílo with stress marks
in the form of a cylinder or roll
Usage Note
Pabilo describes something shaped or wound into a cylindrical roll, often used for thread, yarn, or rope. It is a practical descriptor in weaving, sewing, and crafts traditions common across the Philippine provinces.
Examples
" Pabilo ang hugis ng sinulid. "
Natural Translation
The thread is shaped in a roll.
Literal Translation
Roll-shaped the shape of thread.
" Bumili sila ng kandilang may mahabang pabilo. "
Natural Translation
They bought a candle with a long wick roll.
Literal Translation
Bought they of candle-with long wick-roll.
" Maingat na iniipon ng manghahabi ang mga lubid nang pabilo upang madaling makuha ang mga ito kapag kailangan sa paghahabi. "
Natural Translation
The weaver carefully gathers the ropes wound into rolls so that they can be easily taken when needed for weaving.
Literal Translation
Carefully gathering by weaver the plural rope as roll so-that easily get the plural this when needed in weaving.
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