coastal
[noun]
Zaria ya chuma
Maana (Definition)
Heavy forged metal chain connecting a dhow to its sea anchor
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
iron anchor chain
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
zaria chuma
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast / Marine
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Wavuvi walivuta zaria ya chuma kuangusha nanga"
Translation: Fishermen pulled the iron anchor chain to lower the anchor
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):