(p. 280) khun̐ṭā2, khōn̐ṭā to take a small amount or portion with the tips of one's fingers or beaks, to nibble; to pinch or nip (ঘামাচি খুঁটছে). a. taken slightly with the tips of one's fingers or beaks, nibbled; pinched or nipped. খুঁটানো, খোঁটানো v. to cause to pinch or nip; to cause to be pinched or nipped. 58)