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coastal [noun]

Aswani

Maana (Definition)

Dense heavy stone blocks used historically in coastal dhow ballast and building.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal granite / heavy stone ballast

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mawe makali

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wafanyakazi walibeba aswani kujenga ukuta wa bahari."

Translation: Workers carried heavy stone ballast to build the seawall.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
JiweGonga mwamba
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