pita meaning in english

[from Skt. pithamu.] n. A seat made of board. kurcundupalaka. ballapita a bench. nalugukallapita a stool. vinepita the bridge of a violin, also called gurramu. dulapupita the short cross rafter in the top of a Hindu house roof. cakalipita a washerman’s bench on which he beats the cloth. kadipita a short piece of wood under a yoke, nogaku diguvaveyu cekka.pitabettu or pitavettu pita-bettu. v. n. To set up one’s seat, i.e., take up permanent residence, settle. sthirasanamuveyu, kadalaka undu. pitamudi pita-mudi. n. A double knot, without bows.