coastal [noun]

Libe

Maana (Definition)

The wooden tiller lever fitted to the rudder head used by captains to steer a dhow.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dhow tiller handle / rudder lever

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

libe

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nahodha alikamata libe kwa nguvu kuongoza chombo kwenye dhoruba."

Translation: The captain gripped the dhow tiller handle firmly to steer the vessel through the storm.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Elekeza usukani