(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)

(p. 285) khōn̐ṭā1 spiteful and stinging reference; caustic comment. খোঁটা খাওয়া, খোঁটা শোনা v. to hear galling, spiteful, stinging accusation; to be sarcastically reminded (of something unpleasant or uncomplimentary). খোঁটা দেওয়া v. to make stinging or biting insinuations. 56)

(p. 285) khōn̐ṭā2 a small pillar of wood or bamboo, a pale, a stake; a peg, a wedge. খোঁটার জোর strong or large backing or support. খোঁটার বেড়া n. a paling, a palisade. 57)