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coastal [noun]

Sagamba

Maana (Definition)

A specialized underwater fish trap woven from fronds of coconut palms by coastal fishermen.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

woven Bajuni palm fish trap

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

trap ya samaki

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

"Mvuvi alitega sagamba kwenye mwamba wa bahari."

Translation: The fisherman set a woven palm fish trap on the coral reef.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ruka mtego uwe huruSamakiVikapu vya Ukindo
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