kárkapSurláklák mai limán má keken diar noEnglishcrawl; slither; move along on one's bottomThe distinguishing feature of this word seems to be the consistency of moving along the ground as opposed to creatures who káukáu, having a similar motion but able to climb and crawl on things above the ground. Note the distinctive motions of a crocodile or turtle along the ground, dragging the ground as he moves. But note also the hopping of a frog, quite different but still appropriate for this term. It can also be applied to a child who cannot yet walk, but slides along the ground on his bottom. Creatures that kárkap: reptiles, turtles, crocodiles, frogs, lizards.hankáukáu7.2Movemotion
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