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swahili [noun]

Pao za chuma

Maana (Definition)

Reinforcing steel bars embedded in concrete structures to provide tensile strength.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

iron rebar / steel construction rods

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

rebar / chuma

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

"Wajenzi waliweka pao za chuma kabla ya kumwaga zege."

Translation: Builders laid iron rebar before pouring concrete.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Piga nondoChumaChuma cha ujenzi
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