coastal [noun]

Galagala

Maana (Definition)

A sealant mixture of lime, dammar resin, and whale oil applied to dhow hulls below the waterline.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

lime and resin waterproofing compound

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

chokaa cha jahazi / galagala

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Nautical

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fundi alipaka galagala chini ya chombo ili kuzuia maji kuingia."

Translation: The shipwright applied lime sealant below the boat hull to prevent water leaks.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

sealant chokaa ya bahari