coastal [noun]

Mdolwa

Maana (Definition)

A wooden outrigger float attached to traditional Swahili canoes to prevent capsizing in heavy surf.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dhow outrigger float / secondary dhow stabilizer

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mdolwa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Maritime

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wavuvi walikagua mdolwa wa mtumbwi kabla ya kuingia baharini."

Translation: Fishermen inspected the outrigger float of the canoe before venturing into the sea.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Mtumbwi wa almasi Tahadhari ni kinga