coastal
[verb]
Zamisha nanga
Maana (Definition)
To lower a heavy iron anchor into seabed mud to secure a vessel
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
drop dhow anchor / anchor firmly
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
zamisha nanga
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Maritime Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Nahodha alizamisha nanga chombo kilipowasili bandarini"
Translation: The captain dropped anchor when the vessel arrived at port
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):