This word means “navel.” The Makah call this projection the boa1’s uvula.
11. Ornamentation consisting of parallel lines, incised with a special tool, like a reamer, on the side of the neck, astcι´1’absub.
This is incised with a special tool, in the old days made of flint, resembling a reamer. This ornamentation is found also on the top surface of the bow-piece.
12. Curved line of the prow, cli´bus.
13. Cutwater, tL’kwa´psΔb.
14. A bulge or raised strip at the gunwale, stLaa´gwΔp.
A corresponding excavation on the inside of the hull is mentioned below (No. 23).
15. Bottom, 1’a´tsΔp.
16. Where the bottom turns up toward the gunwale to form the sides, cΔxdt1’a´ladi.
17. Sharp blade or half-keel, under the cano1’s forefoot, st’ιtci´bιt.