coastal [noun]

Gandi

Maana (Definition)

A heavy wooden dhow anchor weighted with a stone block used before iron anchors were introduced.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

wooden dhow anchor with heavy stone sinker

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

nanga ya miti / gandi

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wabazazi walishusha gandi baharini ili kushikilia jahazi."

Translation: Sailors lowered the wooden stone anchor into the sea to hold the dhow.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Shusha nanga Chombo cha bahari