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Gubeti

Maana (Definition)

The raised decorative prow or bow section of a traditional Swahili sailing dhow.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

prow of a dhow

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

gubeti

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Maritime
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nahodha alisimama kwenye gubeti ya jahazi."

Translation: The captain stood on the prow of the dhow.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mbele ya chombo
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