coastal [noun]

Toro la bahari

Maana (Definition)

An unexpectedly large, sudden ocean wave generated by distant monsoon storms in deep offshore waters.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

rogue ocean surge wave / deep-sea swell

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

toro bahari

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Nautical Science

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Toro la bahari lilipiga chombo lakini nahodha alikiongoza kwa usalama."

Translation: A rogue ocean surge wave struck the dhow but the captain steered it safely.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Bahari Wimbi Chombo cha tanga