coastal [noun]

Mlingoti wa dhoruba

Maana (Definition)

The thickest, most durable mainmast of a Swahili dhow engineered to withstand fierce Indian Ocean gales.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

storm mast / heavy-duty dhow mainmast

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mlingoti mkuu / pillar ya boat

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Nautical Term

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Baharia alifunga tanga vizuri kwenye mlingoti wa dhoruba."

Translation: The sailor lashed the sail securely to the heavy storm mast.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Mlingoti nguzo ya jahazi Kikombao ndicho kilichomo