coastal [noun]

Ivedzo

Maana (Definition)

A carved wooden scoop used by Bajuni fishermen to clear excess seawater leaking into a dhow.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal wooden boat bailer / dhow scoop

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kopo la kuvuta maji

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Baharia alitumia ivedzo kuondoa maji yaliyoingia kwenye dau."

Translation: The sailor used the wooden boat bailer to scoop out water entering the dhow.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kucholeo scoop