[Tel.] n. Guard, custody. raksanamu. cekavali an alternative, a thing kept as a stand by; a provision. ceyyikavaliga nundestambhamu a piece of wood kept in reserve. kavalikadu or kavalivadukavali-kadu. n. A sentinel, a watchman. raksakudu. kavalibottu a black mark put on the face of children for good luck biddalaku raksa ganunce nallani bottu.