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coastal [noun]

Vigozo

Maana (Definition)

Transverse timber knees used in traditional coastal shipbuilding to reinforce wooden dhow hulls.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal dhow deck supports

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

vigozo

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

"Fundi wa mashua alirekebisha vigozo vya jahazi."

Translation: The shipwright repaired the dhow deck supports.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mabaraza ya jahazi
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