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Panja

Maana (Definition)

A broad-bladed wooden oar used by Bajuni fishermen to navigate outrigger canoes.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

outrigger canoe paddle / wooden blade

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kasia la mashua

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

"Mvuvi alipiga panja kwa nguvu dhidi ya mawimbi."

Translation: The fisherman pulled the canoe paddle strongly against the waves.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Boti haiendi bila makasiaKikombao ndicho kilichomoChombo cha tanga
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