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coastal [noun]

Uhamba

Maana (Definition)

Traditional coastal steering paddle attached to historic wooden dhows

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dhow steering oar

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

uhamba

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast (Kiamu)
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nahodha alishika uhamba kwa umakini upepo ulipoongezeka"

Translation: The captain held the dhow steering oar firmly as the wind picked up

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kasia mkuu
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