coastal [noun]

Mshiki

Maana (Definition)

The carved hardwood handle attached to a dhow's rudder for steering through waves.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

wooden dhow tiller handle / rudder grip

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mshiki

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nahodha alishika mshiki kwa nguvu wakati wa dhoruba."

Translation: The captain gripped the dhow tiller handle firmly during the storm.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Elekeza usukani kishikio