coastal [noun]

Kangu ya mtumbwi

Maana (Definition)

A carved wooden bucket used by coastal sailors to clear bilge water from wooden vessels.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

wooden boat bailer bucket / maritime scoop

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kopo la mtumbwi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Maritime Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Baharia alichukua kangu ya mtumbwi na kuanza kumwaga maji nje."

Translation: The sailor picked up the wooden boat bailer bucket and began throwing water overboard.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kucholeo