coastal [noun]

Baura

Maana (Definition)

A specialized light anchor with two wide flukes used by coastal canoe fishermen.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

double-fluked fishing anchor

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

baura

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mvuvi alitupa baura baharini ili chombo kitulie."

Translation: The fisherman dropped the light anchor into the sea to steady the canoe.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Shusha nanga Anka