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Ingozi

Maana (Definition)

Tough strips of untreated hide used to bind dhow spars and rudders.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

rawhide rigging strap

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kamba ya ngozi

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

"Mabaharia walifunga tanga kwa kutumia ingozi ya ng'ombe."

Translation: Sailors bound the sail using rawhide dhow rigging straps.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Kamba
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