coastal [noun]

Ukili wa Msukani

Maana (Definition)

Finely braided doum palm leaf fiber wrapped around dhow tillers for enhanced grip.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

doum palm tiller wrapping

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ukili msukani

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nahodha alifunga ukili wa msukani ili kuongoza chombo vyema."

Translation: The captain bound doum palm tiller wrapping to steer the vessel well.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

ukili wa mnazi