garo

/ˈɡɑroʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A people living in the Garo Hills of Assam and Meghalaya in northeastern India, and in western Bangladesh.

“The Garo tribe has a rich cultural heritage and beautiful traditional clothing.”

2. verb

To cut or cleave, especially with a sharp or heavy instrument.

“He garoed the tree trunk with a chainsaw.”

3. verb

To cut or sever, especially a rope or thread.

“The sailor garoed the rope to prevent further damage.”

Synonyms

  • cleave
  • cut

Antonyms

  • join
  • sew