sumoxp̓ow

v. to bend
1. tsamsumoxp̓ow, 'they bend it' (said especially of bending a sapling over so tip touches ground without breaking).
2. kušʰo kišutinowo, 'I let it go and it quickly erects itself.'
Morph.: [<su- (caus) + mox- (instr.erect) + p̓ow (be bent)>]
Cross References:

• moxp̓ow to be bent down; to be bent over
• p̓ow to be bent; to be stoop shouldered

Notes: This verb indicates bending something that only remains bent while being held down.
Ref: 90.632.4