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Tezo ya fundi

Maana (Definition)

A curved traditional hand tool used by Swahili fundi wa jahazi to shape timber hulls.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dhow boatbuilder adze tool

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tezo

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

"Fundi alitumia tezo ya fundi kuchonga mbao za jahazi."

Translation: The master boatbuilder used the adze tool to shape dhow timbers.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Chombo cha tangaKikombao ndicho kilichomoUfundi
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