coastal [noun]

Dabara

Maana (Definition)

A thick, heavy braided rope used on coastal Swahili sailing dhows for anchoring main sails.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

heavy dhow rigging rope

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

dabara

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'dabar'

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Baharia alifunga dabara kwa nguvu kabla ya upepo mkali kuanza."

Translation: The sailor tied the heavy dhow rope tightly before the strong wind began.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Kamba Mshipi kamba ya jahazi