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coastal [noun]

Chabu

Maana (Definition)

A steep aquatic plunge executed by coastal swimmers into deep sea waters.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

head-first surface dive into deep ocean

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mubano wa maji

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

"Kijana alipiga chabu kutoka juu ya mwamba."

Translation: The youth executed a head-first surface dive from the top of the cliff.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mbio za majiuogeleaji
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