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coastal [noun]

Lema

Maana (Definition)

Traditional cage-like fish trap woven from reeds used in coastal waters.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

woven underwater fish trap

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

lema

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

"Wavuvia walitega lema baharini."

Translation: The fishermen set a woven fish trap in the sea.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ruka mtego uwe huru
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