coastal [noun]

Gubeti la mashua

Maana (Definition)

The raised carved bow structure of a traditional Swahili sailing craft.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

ornamental carved prow of a coastal boat

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

gubeti la mashua

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nahodha alishikilia gubeti la mashua mawimbi yakipanda."

Translation: The captain held onto the boat's prow as the waves rose.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Rudi nyuma uangalie mbele Jahazi