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coastal [noun]

Rasaa

Maana (Definition)

A heavy lead weight tied to fishing lines or nets to submerge them deep near coral reefs.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

lead sinker / fishing line weight

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

lead ya kamba ya samaki

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

"Mvuvi aliongeza rasaa kwenye mshipi wake ili uzame chini."

Translation: The fisherman added a lead sinker to his fishing line so it would sink deep.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
RisasiMzigoMshipi
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