PÁTAO

Buoy or floating object on which one supports oneself.

To grasp it, ag ⊗: addá nagpatáoanna ng̃a ⊗, found a plank to save himself.

To float something on liquid, like lamp cork, ag ⊗.

Cuttlebone found in cuttlefish back, used by silversmiths as mold for delicate things, laqui ⊗.

(Metaphorically).

Resource, means by which one escapes danger, e.g. penance for sinner; the Virgin for the afflicted.

He who bears all blame for another’s error, like master for apprentice.