gyiłaam [gyi/*łaam]
Stem with modifying proclitic composed of: gyił=  pierced
transitive verb. outline; template; carve
Gyiłaam di dzabas Heber nagoog̱a dm ksi k'odza pts'aan. Heber makes an outline before carving out a totem pole.
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Related entries: hagyiłaam  carving knife

Source: Draft Dictionary entry.