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coastal [verb]

Dara

Maana (Definition)

To touch or stroke softly, or inspect something by sensitive hand touch.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

touch gently / feel by hand

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

gusa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'dara'
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fundi alidara kitambaa ili kupima ubora wake."

Translation: The artisan touched the cloth gently to gauge its quality.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
GusaPapasa giza
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