swahili [noun]

Pogo la mti

Maana (Definition)

A naturally curved tree branch or timber piece selected specifically to form a dhow frame.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

curved timber dhow rib

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pogo la mti

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fundi alichagua pogo la mti imara kujenga msingi wa jahazi."

Translation: The artisan selected a curved timber branch to construct the dhow frame.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Kikombao ndicho kilichomo Jahazi Chuma cha ujenzi