coastal [verb]

Namua

Maana (Definition)

To dislodge a dhow anchor caught in coral reefs or untangle fishing lines from underwater obstacles.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

unhook dhow anchor / untangle seabed lines

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

namua

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Baharia alitumbukia majini kunamua nanga iliyonasa miambani."

Translation: The sailor dived into the water to unhook the anchor caught in coral reefs.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

ng'oa nanga Amefungua ukurasa mpya