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coastal [noun]

Jabalikari

Maana (Definition)

A steep underwater coral shelf where shallow reef waters plunge into deep ocean channels.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

jutting coral reef wall / deep drop-off

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mwamba wa bahari

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

"Wavuvi walionya dhidi ya kuogelea karibu na jabalikari."

Translation: Fishermen warned against swimming near the jutting coral reef drop-off.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Gonga mwambaAkina
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