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coastal [noun]

Chae

Maana (Definition)

Thick braided coconut-fiber rope used to secure sailing dhows at anchor.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

heavy dhow mooring rope / hawser

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kamba ya meli

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

"Wavuvi walifunga chae kwenye nguzo ya bandari."

Translation: Fishermen tied the heavy mooring rope to the port pillar.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
KambaShusha nanga
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