OUTOFPAPUA database: Lexicons of the West Papuan language area

Entry record from Roesler (2011): Central Asmat

bes

•  adv. holding (arms ) out; block way by holding out arms.

Sop bes aememcemem.He stands holding arms out (as to be crucified).

Ban bes emebesef.He blocked the way by holding out arms

Reference: 7.838; 8.886