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coastal [noun]

Openda

Maana (Definition)

Reinforced rope loop sewn into the corner of a dhow sail for securing sheets.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dhow sail corner eyelet / rope loop

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

openda

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Maritime
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kamba ya tanga ilifungwa kwenye openda ya dhow."

Translation: The sail rope was fastened to the dhow sail corner loop.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
jicho la tangaKamba
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