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coastal [noun]

Zaria

Maana (Definition)

Rope attached to the yard of a dhow sail used for trim adjustments

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

small dhow tackle rope / sail adjusting line

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

zaria

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

"Baharia alivuta zaria kurekebisha tanga"

Translation: The sailor pulled the tackle rope to adjust the dhow sail

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Kamba
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