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coastal [noun]

Lema la samaki

Maana (Definition)

A woven cage trap placed underwater along coral reefs to catch reef fish.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

woven fish trap / coastal creel

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

lema

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Kimvita / Coastal Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mvuvi alitoa lema la samaki lililojaa kamba na samaki."

Translation: The fisherman pulled out a woven fish trap full of prawns and fish.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mtego wa samaki
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