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coastal [noun]

Wavu wa Dema

Maana (Definition)

Hexagonal woven mesh structure inside coastal dema fish traps.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

woven fish trap mesh

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

wavu dema

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

"Mvuvi alirekebisha wavu wa dema uliotoboka na mawimbi."

Translation: The fisherman repaired the fish trap mesh torn by waves.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
wavu wa samaki
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