coastal [noun]

Anilishi

Maana (Definition)

A heavy leather hand guard used by coastal sailmakers when sewing canvas.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

sailmaker's leather thimble / sewing palm guard

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kinga ya mkono

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fundi alivaa anilishi mkononi alipokuwa akishona tanga."

Translation: The artisan wore a sailmaker's palm thimble while sewing the sail.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tahadhari ni kinga Viatu