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Inaki

Maana (Definition)

A reinforced iron or wooden ring stitched into the corner of a dhow sail for rope attachment.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dhow sail clew ring / nautical rigging eyelet

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

inaki

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

"Mabaharia walifunga kamba kwenye inaki ya tanga."

Translation: Sailors tied the rope to the dhow sail clew ring.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
pete ya kamba
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