coastal [noun]

Reza

Maana (Definition)

Hand-forged iron latch or bolt used to secure heavy carved wooden doors in coastal Swahili architecture.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional sliding iron door latch

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

reza

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Reza ya mlango wa zamani ilitengenezwa kwa chuma imara cha kale."

Translation: The sliding iron latch of the vintage door was made of durable antique iron.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

komeo kufuli kizuio