coastal [noun]

Ukamba wa Mashua

Maana (Definition)

Heavy rope spun from coconut husk fibers used for securing coastal dhow sails and anchors.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coir dhow rope

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ukamba mashua

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Walifunga jahazi kwa ukamba wa mashua kabla ya dhoruba."

Translation: They secured the dhow with coir dhow rope before the storm.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kamba ya mnazi