e- (n/n) long stick with a hook on the end used for grasping things which are out of arm's reach. Kiri ewala, empenduzo ekireeta. (prov.) lit. That which is far, an empenduzo brings it in. To catch a fish one must have the right bait. cf. wendula.

-ewendulira (-ewendulidde) v.tr. appl. refl. hook and pull down for oneself; bring down upon oneself; draw upon oneself. cf. empenduzo.