coastal [noun]

Mlingoti

Maana (Definition)

The tall vertical wooden spar supporting sails on traditional Swahili dhows.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

main dhow mast / flagpole / central pillar

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mlingoti

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mlingoti wa jahazi uliinuliwa kabla ya kuanza safari."

Translation: The main dhow mast was raised before setting sail.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

mti wa tanga Headmaster wa mtaa