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coastal [noun]

Wano

Maana (Definition)

Carved wooden shaft used for rowing oars or sea harpoons

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

wooden shaft of a dhow oar or harpoon

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

wano

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

"Fundi alitengeneza wano wa makasia ya jahazi"

Translation: The carpenter carved the wooden shaft for the dhow oars

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Shika mpini
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