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coastal [noun]

Wavu wa kuvulia

Maana (Definition)

Large mesh net used by marine fishermen for catching pelagic fish

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

deep-sea gillnet / fishing net

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

wavu kuvua

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

"Wavuvi walitupa wavu wa kuvulia baharini usiku"

Translation: Fishermen cast the deep-sea gillnet into the ocean at night

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
jarife
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