coastal [noun]

Haria

Maana (Definition)

A thick, heavy rope crafted from coconut husk fibers used to secure traditional dhow anchors.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coir dhow anchor cable / coconut fiber rope

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kamba ya nanga

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Kimvita / Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mabaharia walivuta haria kwa nguvu ili kuinua nanga."

Translation: Sailors pulled the coir anchor cable forcefully to raise the anchor.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Kamba